Status:
COMPLETED
Canalith Repositioning Procedure for BPPV in Primary Care
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-105 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether family doctors can treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), or dizziness, using a procedure in the office. The study is looking at whether the tre...
Detailed Description
Many patients consult their family physicians because of dizziness. This is a disabling condition with serious consequences, especially in older people, as it may lead to falls and consequent fracture...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- confirmed BPPV by positive Dix-Hallpike test
Exclusion
- · Positive results of the Dix-Hallpike maneuver in both right and left head-hanging position;
- Evidence of ongoing central nervous system disease (e.g., transient ischemic attack);
- Otitis media;
- Osteosclerosis;
- Inability to tolerate a diagnostic Dix-Hallpike head-hanging maneuver;
- Severe degenerative disc disease of cervical spine;
- Severe and uncontrolled angina or hypertension
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00182273
Start Date
January 1 2002
End Date
June 1 2005
Last Update
March 15 2024
Active Locations (1)
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 3Z5