VestAid App for Dizziness

Overseen By Chelsea J Manetta, PT, DPT, NCS

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: BlueHalo

Disqualifiers: Neuropathy, Age, Internet access, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 6 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new app called VestAid, designed to help people recover from dizziness through inner ear exercises. The goal is to determine if the app is as effective as or better than traditional treatments. Participants will either use the VestAid app or follow standard rehabilitation exercises. Ideal candidates for this trial have experienced a concussion or inner ear problem within the past 30 days and currently suffer from dizziness. Participants must have internet access at home and be able to move independently. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and potentially benefit from a novel approach to dizziness recovery.

Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What prior data suggests that the VestAid App is safe for dizziness treatment?

Research has shown that the VestAid app is safe to use. In studies with healthy older adults, participants found the app enjoyable, helpful, and easy to use. Most importantly, no safety issues were reported. This indicates that the app is well-received and could be a valuable tool for those needing exercises to help with balance and dizziness. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the VestAid App for dizziness because it offers a new way to support vestibular rehabilitation through a tablet application. Unlike traditional vestibular rehabilitation, which usually involves in-person therapy sessions, VestAid provides a digital platform that users can access from the comfort of their own homes. This app could make treatment more convenient and accessible, potentially improving adherence to therapy. Additionally, the app may offer personalized exercises and real-time feedback, enhancing the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation compared to the standard of care.

What evidence suggests that the VestAid App is effective for dizziness?

Research shows that the VestAid app, available to participants in this trial, is a promising tool for aiding recovery from dizziness. Designed to support exercises that enhance balance and reduce dizziness, early studies have found VestAid easy to use and well-received by individuals with balance issues. The app tracks exercise performance and provides feedback, helping users stay on track with their recovery. Although detailed data on its effectiveness remains limited, the app's emphasis on monitoring and feedback suggests it could accelerate recovery. ^{1 3 4 6 7}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals experiencing dizziness due to vertigo, vestibular disorders, or brain injuries including concussions. Participants should be seeking treatment for these conditions and have not yet started any vestibular rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria

Snellen visual acuity (corrected) greater than 20/40

Internet access at home

I was diagnosed with a concussion or inner ear issue in the past month.

Exclusion Criteria

I am either under 18 or over 60 years old.

No access to internet at home

Cannot read or understand English

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use the VestAid application or receive standard-of-care vestibular rehabilitation exercises

6 weeks

Weekly visits (virtual or in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• VestAid App

Trial Overview The study is testing the VestAid app's ability to aid in recovery from dizziness against the standard way of doing vestibular rehabilitation exercises. It's a multi-center randomized trial meaning people will be randomly assigned to either use the app or follow standard care.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: VestAid Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Use of VestAid tablet application to aid vestibular rehabilitation

Group II: Standard of Care vestibular rehabilitation Active Control 1 Intervention

Use of standard of care vestibular rehabilitation

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

BlueHalo

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

110+

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborator

Trials

1,820

Recruited

16,360,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A systematic review of four randomized controlled trials indicates that exercise-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is effective in improving symptoms of chronic dizziness in adults, as measured by the Vertigo Symptom Scale.

The study found that VR not only helps reduce dizziness but also improves balance, fall risk, and emotional well-being, highlighting its potential as a beneficial therapy for patients experiencing chronic dizziness.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effectiveness of exercise-based vestibular rehabilitation in adult patients with chronic dizziness: A systematic review. Kundakci, B., Sultana, A., Taylor, AJ., et al.[2019]

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06683417

Study Details | NCT06683417 | Effectiveness of VestAid App Study Plan · The tablet-based VestAid system was developed to repair, restore and maintain vestibular-ocular function that is impaired in patients post-mTBI.

2. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39903910/

A Tablet-Based Technology for Objective Exercise Monitoring ... Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of VestAid in a pilot study of 10 participants (mean age 45 ...

3. rehab.jmir.org rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e58713

A Tablet-Based Technology for Objective Exercise Monitoring ... VestAid is feasible to use in a clinical setting and acceptable to people with vestibular disorders. By monitoring exercise performance and ...

4. shrs.pitt.edu shrs.pitt.edu/story/physical-therapy-researchers-receive-1-1-million-award-to-study-vestibular-recovery-app/

Physical Therapy Researchers Receive $1.1 Million Award to ... The VestAid app was developed for persons living with concussion or vestibular disorders to monitor exercise compliance and to help the ...

5. mdpi.com mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/24/8388

VestAid: A Tablet-Based Technology for Objective Exercise ... The system collects symptom data before and after each exercise, which is then combined with objective performance data to provide feedback to both the patient ...

6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/11813194

A Tablet-Based Technology for Objective Exercise ... VestAid [8] is an innovative tablet-based app for home or clinic use to objectively track exercise compliance and provide VORx1 performance ...

7. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-vertigo-2025-6fc94

VestAid App for Dizziness · Info for Participants The VestAid App, tested on healthy older adults, was found to be enjoyable, useful, and easy to use, with no safety concerns reported during its use for ...