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Evaluation of the Efficacy of BOARDING RING Glasses in the Treatment of Vestibular Neuritis
Led by University Hospital, Brest · Updated on 2026-03-19
51
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
59 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Vestibular neuritis is a severe and ongoing dizzying condition caused by inflammation of the nerve connected to the inner ear's balance canals. It causes sudden, intense vertigo with balance problems, nausea, and vomiting, but without hearing loss or other neurological symptoms. This condition is the second most common cause of peripheral vertigo and accounts for about 7% of vertigo cases. The study aims to determine if wearing Boarding Ring glasses can help speed up recovery of balance in people with vestibular neuritis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: wearing Boarding Ring glasses, wearing placebo glasses, or not wearing any glasses. Each group undergoes several tests including caloric tests, measurement of eye movement speed (nystagmus), angle of deviation in the Fukuda test, Alexander's degree of nystagmus, and completes questionnaires assessing balance disorder impact and anxiety. These evaluations occur at the start and over the course of one year to monitor changes. During the study, participants will perform balance-related tests such as walking in place and have eye movements recorded with special helmets. Questionnaires will assess the impact of vertigo on daily life and anxiety levels. The main outcome is the change in angle of deviation in the Fukuda test from day 0 to day 7. Secondary outcomes include eye movement speed, degree of nystagmus, hospitalization duration if applicable, and questionnaire scores over one year. The study monitors participants closely to understand how Boarding Ring glasses affect recovery from vestibular neuritis.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Boarding Ring Glasses Versus Placebo Glasses or Not Glasses in the Treatment of Vestibular Neuritis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients
- Diagnosed with vestibular neuritis characterized by continuous rotating vertigo with nausea
- Presence of spontaneous horizonto-rotating nystagmus beating towards the healthy ear
- Postural deviation towards the affected ear
- Vestibular hyporeflexia greater than 25% measured by caloric tests
- Provided free, informed, and written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of vertigo of vestibular origin or vertigo lasting more than 4 days
- Presence of hearing loss or tinnitus
- Motor ocular abnormality of central origin
- Refusal or inability to provide consent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 7 days
Participants are assigned to wear Boarding ring glasses, Placebo glasses, or no glasses and undergo several examinations including caloric tests, measurement of the speed of Nystagmus, angle of deviation in Fukuda, Alexander's degree of nystagmus, EHTEV and EEV questionnaires, and anxiety visual analog scale.
Visits at Day 0 and Day 7 (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants are monitored for up to 1 year with periodic assessments of nystagmus speed, Alexander's degree of nystagmus, anxiety levels, balance and vertigo handicap questionnaires, vestibular deficits, and angle of deviation at multiple timepoints.
Assessments at Day 14, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12 (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
CHU de Brest
Brest, France, 29200
Actively Recruiting
2
CH Pays de Morlaix
Morlaix, France, 29672
Terminated
Research Team
J
Jean-Christophe LECLERE, Dr
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
3
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