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

80 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This multi-center randomized trial (MCRT) will investigate the effectiveness of the VestAid application to provide equivalent or faster recovery from dizziness compared to standard-of-care delivery of vestibular rehabilitation exercises.

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.

Is the VestAid App for Dizziness safe for humans?

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 vestibular rehabilitation exercises. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

How does the VestAid App treatment for dizziness differ from other treatments?

The VestAid App is unique because it incorporates gaming elements to improve adherence to vestibular rehabilitation exercises, which are designed to reduce dizziness and improve balance. Unlike traditional treatments, it provides real-time feedback to users, helping them recognize and correct mistakes during exercises, which may enhance motivation and effectiveness. ^{5 6 7 8 9}

What data supports the effectiveness of the VestAid App treatment for dizziness?

The VestAid App is based on vestibular rehabilitation, which has been shown to help reduce dizziness and improve balance in adults. Research indicates that exercise-based vestibular rehabilitation can improve symptoms of chronic dizziness, and the app aims to enhance adherence to these exercises by making them more engaging and providing feedback. ^{5 6 8 10 11}

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

I can turn my neck at least 40 degrees with mild to moderate pain.

Snellen visual acuity (corrected) greater than 20/40

Internet access at home

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. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Use of Stakeholder Feedback to Develop an App for Vestibular Rehabilitation-Input From Clinicians and Healthy Older Adults. [2022]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Development of Balance Retraining: An Online Intervention for Dizziness in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older. [2022]

3. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effectiveness of exercise-based vestibular rehabilitation in adult patients with chronic dizziness: A systematic review. [2019]

4. Netherlands pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Rehabilitation outcome in home-based versus supervised exercise programs for chronically dizzy patients. [2015]

5. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Structured ABEV Exercises for the Treatment of vestibular dysfunction]. [2023]

6. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Peripheral Vestibular Disorders: An Epidemiologic Survey in 70 Million Individuals. [2020]

7. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Prevalence and complications of orthostatic dizziness in the general population. [2021]

8. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Improvement of vertigo symptoms after 2 months of Vertigoheel treatment: a case series in patients with bilateral vestibulopathy and functional dizziness. [2023]

9. Netherlands pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dizziness: A common, troublesome symptom but often treatable. [2010]

10. China pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[The clinical application of mobile internet remote guidance platform for vestibular rehabilitation]. [2022]

11. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of vestibular rehabilitation on dizziness and imbalance. [2022]