Simple eye and neck moves may soothe dizzy spells
NCT ID NCT07587528
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether eye and neck exercises can reduce dizziness and uncontrolled eye movements in young adults with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Fifty-six participants did either eye exercises alone or combined eye and neck exercises for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach better improves balance and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oculomotor and cervical exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to ease dizziness and improve balance in young adults with BPPV.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require consistent practice and may not work for all types of vertigo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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