Spinning chair could stop vertigo faster for BPPV patients

NCT ID NCT05834452

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests two different head-and-body rotation procedures done in a mechanical chair to treat a common inner-ear condition called BPPV, which causes brief but intense spinning sensations. 128 adults with confirmed BPPV will be randomly assigned to either the standard Epley maneuver or a newer 360-degree maneuver, both performed in the chair. The goal is to see which method stops vertigo and involuntary eye movements more quickly and with fewer repeat treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mechanical rotational chair maneuvers (Epley and 360-degree)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a faster, more effective way to stop vertigo spells in people with BPPV using a special rotating chair.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (128 people) comparing two procedures, so results may not apply to everyone. The chair may not be widely available, and some people may not tolerate the movements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Dizziness Vertigo vestibular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO BPPV

Contacts and locations

Locations

epartment of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology, Aalborg University Hospital

Aalborg, North Denmark, 9000, Denmark

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