One patient's dizziness eased by head-turning with moving stripes
NCT ID NCT07304414
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 5-day online treatment called optokinetic stimulation in one person with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a condition where people feel like they are still rocking after being on a boat or plane. The patient did head turns while watching moving visual patterns for 5 minutes, four times a day. The goal was to see if this could reduce dizziness and improve daily life. Because it is just one person, the results are very preliminary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
optokinetic stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, at-home therapy to reduce dizziness and improve quality of life for people with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a single-case study with only one participant, so results may not apply to others. The treatment is very early-stage and needs much larger trials to confirm any benefit.
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Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)