Vertigo survey aims to unravel dizziness mysteries worldwide
NCT ID NCT07297355
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study surveyed 250 adults with vestibular disorders (like vertigo) across Belgium, France, and the US. Participants filled out questionnaires about dizziness, anxiety, and thinking problems, while doctors provided routine test results. The goal is to link symptoms with inner-ear function to improve diagnosis and care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and diagnose vestibular disorders, leading to more personalized treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It collects information but does not test any new therapy, so it won't directly improve symptoms.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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250 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
Vestibular loss diagnosed by senior ENT doctors
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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For patients : Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 90 years old. * Vestibular loss diagnosed by senior ENT doctors Exclusion Criteria: * Previous neurological disorders (stroke, dementia, …) * Current medication interfering with the testing (reducing reaction time). * Visual difficulties interfering with the testing (Visual field reduction,…) * Age below 18 years old. For healthy controls : Inclusion criteria : \- Age between 18 and 90 years old. Exclusion criteria: * Previous neurological disorders (stroke, dementia, …) * Current medication interfering with the testing (reducing reaction time) * Visual difficulties interfering with the testing (Visual field reduction,…) * Vertigo or balance complains or an history of previous vestibular disorder. * Age below 18 years old. * Not being able to understand the consigns of the task.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium
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Hopital européen Marseille
Marseille, France
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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