Improving Psychological and Vestibular Health: MINDGAPS

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA · Aug 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The MINDGAPS clinical trial is looking to improve both psychological health and balance for individuals with vestibular hypofunction, which is a condition related to inner ear problems that can affect balance and coordination. The study has two main goals: first, to establish normal ranges for tests that measure how well the inner ear is functioning and mental health, and second, to see if a new remote monitoring system called MINDGAPS can effectively track patients’ progress during physical therapy for issues that arise after concussions or mild brain injuries.

To participate in this study, you must be a veteran or active-duty military service member who can stand on your own and is capable of giving consent. However, if you have had a serious head injury recently, certain neck conditions, or specific neurological disorders, you may not be eligible. Participants will engage with the MINDGAPS system while undergoing rehabilitation, helping researchers understand how well this system works in supporting their recovery. This trial is currently recruiting and is open to both men and women aged 65 to 74.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Veteran or Active Duty Military Service Member
• • Ability to stand independently
• • Legally autonomous and able to self-consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Acute head injury (within the previous 2 months)
• • History of moderate or severe head injury (i.e., loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes or post-traumatic amnesia greater than 1 day)
• • Current diagnosis of spine disorders in the neck
• • Diagnosis of problems with the arteries in your neck
• • Blindness
• • If you have been diagnosed with abnormal eye movements (also called "ocular motor palsy")
• • If you have previously had a stroke or been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder ( e.g., Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
• • If you have been previously diagnosed primary vestibular dysfunction ( e.g., congenital peripheral vestibular syndrome)
• • If you have previously been diagnosed with a brain tumor
• • If you are currently receiving physical therapy care for balance or dizziness problems