Could virtual reality help soothe dizziness better than standard therapy?
NCT ID NCT07703085
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality-assisted vestibular rehabilitation can reduce dizziness and improve balance and walking more than conventional vestibular rehabilitation in people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Participants, aged 18 to 40 with residual dizziness after canalith repositioning, are randomly assigned to either VR-based or standard rehab sessions over four weeks. Outcomes are measured using validated scales for dizziness, balance, and gait.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- virtual reality-assisted vestibular rehabilitation and conventional vestibular rehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If VR-assisted rehab proves more effective, it could offer a more engaging and potentially faster way to reduce dizziness and improve balance in people with BPPV.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. VR may cause motion sickness or discomfort in some users.
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Conditions
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Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan