Virtual reality game aims to steady wobbly patients
NCT ID NCT06350721
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a virtual reality system called DizzyVR for rehabilitating people with dizziness from inner ear disorders. Ten adults used the system for eight weekly sessions. The goal was to see if it was easy to use, safe, and enjoyable, and to gather early data on whether it helps with dizziness and balance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DizzyVR immersive virtual reality system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, engaging way to perform vestibular rehabilitation at home or in clinics, potentially improving dizziness and balance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The virtual reality system could cause motion sickness or other side effects.
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Study facts
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- 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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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women between the ages of 18 and 75. * Confirmed diagnosis of central or peripheral vestibulopathy. * Preserved walking ability. * Presence of dizziness symptoms as assessed by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (\> 10 points). Exclusion Criteria: * Severe visual impairments. * Cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination \< 24). * Existence of comorbidities severely affecting postural control and balance. * Uncontrolled systemic diseases that contradict physical activity.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Sevilla
Seville, Spain
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