Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
MONDO:8000018Idiopathic recurrent vertigo associated with positional nystagmus. It is associated with a vestibular loss without other neurological or auditory signs. Unlike in labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis inflammation in the ear is not observed.
Also known as: BPPV, BRV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, familial benign recurrent vertigo, familial vestibulopathy, vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional, vertigo, benign recurrent, vestibulopathy, familial
32 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 18 tagged with Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo itself.
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Simple head turn may stop vertigo in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple head-and-body movement called the Epley maneuver can quickly relieve dizziness from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in the emergency department. About 118 adults with BPPV will either get the real maneuver or a fake one. Researchers w…
Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop the spins for BPPV sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the usual GANS maneuver can reduce dizziness and improve quality of life for people with BPPV, a common inner-ear condition that causes brief spinning spells. About 30 adults with BPPV will be split into two groups: on…
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could vitamin d deficiency trigger dizzy spells? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether people with a common inner-ear condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) have lower vitamin D levels than those without it. Researchers will compare vitamin D in 160 adults — half with BPPV and half without. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Vertigo and stress: new study probes the nervous system link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) have differences in their autonomic nervous system compared to healthy people. Researchers will measure heart rate variability (HRV) in 104 participants (52 with BPPV and 52 matched controls)…
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC