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Effects of Epleys Maneuver Versus Semont-Plus Maneuver Combined with Brandt-Daroff Exercises on Dizziness and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2024-10-03
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Research Sites
2 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Dizziness and balance problems caused by vestibular hypofunction, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), can significantly affect a person's quality of life and daily activities. This trial focuses on comparing two treatments for posterior canal BPPV: Epley's 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 Epley's 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.
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Brief Title
Effects of Epleys Maneuver Versus Semont-Plus Maneuver Combined with Brandt-Daroff Exercises on Dizziness and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both genders
- Positive Dix Hallpike test
- Diagnosed with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Recurrent episodes of dizziness
- Age between 20 and 65 years
- Positive Dix Hallpike test (listed twice in source)
You will not qualify if you...
- Negative Dix Hallpike test
- Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) score 54 or higher (severe dizziness)
- History of trauma
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Cervical pathology causing dizziness
- Spinal cord injury
- Carotid stenosis
- Other vestibular disorders such as Meniere's disease, vestibular hypofunction, labyrinthitis
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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 - 6 weeks
Participants receive either Epley's Maneuver or Semont-Plus Maneuver combined with Brandt-Daroff exercises for their dizziness related to posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
Visits for treatment and assessments at baseline and at the end of 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Thrapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
M
MARWA JAVED, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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