Motion Perception Study for Vestibular Disorders
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Heading direction adaptation, Heading Perception Adaptation, Directional Adaptation Therapy for vestibular disorders?
Research shows that multisensory visual-vestibular training can improve visual heading perception, especially in older adults, by enhancing their ability to judge direction. This suggests that similar training methods could be effective in treating vestibular disorders by improving self-motion perception.12345
Is the treatment for vestibular disorders generally safe for humans?
How does this treatment for vestibular disorders differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it uses a tactile sway feedback device to help balance and recovery, which is derived from aeromedical research and is not commonly used in standard vestibular disorder treatments. It focuses on mitigating imbalance by providing real-time feedback to the user, which is different from traditional therapies that may not offer such immediate and adaptive support.1561112
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose this study is to measure sensitivity to visual and vestibular or balance motion. It is hoped that the results may help researchers better understand how aging and disease affect motion perception.
Eligibility Criteria
This study is for people in good health who have lost some or all of their vestibular function, which affects balance, on one or both sides. It aims to understand how aging and diseases impact the way we perceive motion.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo visual and vestibular motion perception tests to measure sensitivity and adaptation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in heading perception and dizziness symptoms
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Heading direction adaptation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Rochester
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator