Effect of Peripheral Vestibular Disease Location on Outcomes Following Home-based Virtual Reality Vestibular Therapy (NCT05424302)
Effect of Peripheral Vestibular Pathology Location on the Ability of Home-based Virtual Reality to Improve Symptoms of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This parallel-group randomized controlled trial aims to determine if the location of the lesion(s) in the vestibular system (unilateral versus bilateral, lateral semi-circular canal versus otolith) impacts the effectiveness of adjunct take-home head-mounted display (HMD) virtual reality (VR) therapy in improving patient symptomatology. Fifty patients meeting inclusion criteria will be recruited from the principal investigator's neurotology clinic. Baseline symptomatology questionnaires will be completed, followed by random allocation to virtual reality and control groups. Vestibular rehabilitation and virtual reality protocols will be adhered to for 4 to 8 weeks, followed by symptomatology questionnaires. Data analysis will be conducted to answer the study's objectives.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Standard Vestibular Rehabilitation with Adjunct At Home Virtual Reality Vestibular Rehabilitation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Standard Vestibular Rehabilitation with Adjunct Auditory Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (604) 875-4111
Email: aheff12@student.ubc.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.