Simple eye and neck moves may soothe dizzy spells
NCT ID NCT07587528
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether eye and neck exercises can reduce dizziness and uncontrolled eye movements in young adults with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Fifty-six participants did either eye exercises alone or combined eye and neck exercises for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach better improves balance and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oculomotor and cervical exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to ease dizziness and improve balance in young adults with BPPV.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require consistent practice and may not work for all types of vertigo.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed Patients of Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) * Age between 18-35 years * Male \& Female Patients * Positive Dix-Hall pike Test * Normal Cognitive Function: Able to follow instructions and provide informed consent. * Normal or Corrected-to-normal Vision * DHI Scale: Moderate (0-100) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with visual impairment * Pregnancy * Patients with a history of severe heart disease * Patients with a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) * No other vestibular disorders or conditions that may affect balance * Pre-Existing Neurological or Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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