Comparing Epleys and Semont-Plus Maneuvers Combined with Brandt-Daroff Exercises for Reducing Dizziness and Improving Quality of Life in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

What this Trial Is About

Dizziness and balance problems caused by vestibular hypofunction, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo BPPV, can significantly affect a persons quality of life and daily activities. This trial focuses on comparing two treatments for posterior canal BPPV Epleys maneuver combined with Brandt-Daroff exercises, and the Semont-Plus maneuver combined with Brandt-Daroff exercises. The study aims to assess which treatment better improves dizziness and quality of life in affected individuals. Participants diagnosed with posterior canal BPPV will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive Epleys maneuver along with Brandt-Daroff exercises, while the other will receive the Semont-Plus maneuver combined with the same exercises. Both groups will undergo their assigned treatment for six weeks. These maneuvers involve specific head and body movements performed by therapists to help reposition ear crystals, and the exercises are designed to reduce dizziness symptoms. Participants will have their dizziness and quality of life measured at the start of the study and again after the six-week treatment period using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory and the Vestibular Activities and Participation measure. The study includes baseline assessments, treatment sessions, and follow-up evaluations to track changes. The total study duration is six weeks per participant, and all results will be analyzed to compare the effectiveness of the two treatment approaches.

Effects of Epleys Maneuver Versus Semont-Plus Maneuver Combined with Brandt-Daroff Exercises on Dizziness and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo