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Screening for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Primary Care Among Elderly Presenting With Dizziness, Imbalance, and Increased Tendency to Fall
Led by Region Stockholm · Updated on 2024-10-28
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Region Stockholm
Lead Sponsor
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Karolinska Institutet
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the use of positional tests in elderly patients aged 65 and older who visit primary care with symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, imbalance, or a higher chance of falling over the past year. The study focuses on whether these diagnostic tests should be done routinely, even when typical signs of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are not present. The goal is to find hidden cases of BPPV and see if early detection and treatment in primary care can improve quality of life and reduce fall risks in older adults. This observational study involves screening elderly patients who report dizziness or balance issues during their primary care visits. Those diagnosed with BPPV receive follow-up after two weeks to evaluate their condition and treatment impact. Patients without BPPV have only one visit recorded. The study does not involve any drug or device intervention but focuses on clinical screening maneuvers performed by healthcare providers. Participants will be assessed once at enrollment and, if diagnosed with BPPV, will have a follow-up visit two weeks later. Researchers will collect information on the prevalence of BPPV in this group and compare clinical and quality-of-life outcomes between those with and without BPPV, as well as between classical and hidden BPPV cases. The study monitors symptoms, balance, and fall history to understand the benefits of routine positional testing in this population. The study is expected to continue until December 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Prevalence av BPPV Among Elderly in Primary Care
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 65 years or older
- Presenting to primary care with one or more of the following: acute, episodic, or chronic dizziness or vertigo
- Subjective or objective imbalance during standing or movement
- History of one or more falls due to loss of balance in the past 12 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria
- Patients with conditions where head and neck movements are unsafe, including cervical instability, acute head or neck trauma, known cervical disk prolapse, Arnold-Chiari malformation
- Patients with vascular pathologies such as carotid sinus syncope, vascular dissection, vertebrobasilar insufficiency
- Patients with paralysis or reduced mobility that prevents proper diagnostic maneuvers
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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 - Up to 2 weeks
Participants undergo diagnostic procedures to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) among elderly patients presenting with dizziness, imbalance, or increased tendency to fall.
1 enrollment visit and 1 follow-up visit for BPPV positive cases; 1 enrollment visit only for BPPV negative cases
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Boo health center
Saltsjö-Boo, Stockholm County, Sweden, 13230
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Research Team
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Emilija Rackauskaite
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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