Could a tiny jolt to the head diagnose balance problems?
NCT ID NCT07267910
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early study will test whether weak electrical currents applied to the head can help diagnose balance disorders like vestibular schwannoma and vestibular neuritis. Researchers will measure how 30 people with these conditions sway or move in response to the stimulation. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method can reliably detect inner-ear problems and possibly guide future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
weak alternating-current electrical stimulation (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to diagnose balance disorders and possibly guide rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (30 people) that only tests the method's feasibility. It may not lead to a reliable diagnostic tool or any treatment benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, HUS Helsinki University Hospital
Helsinki, 00130, Finland