Vestibular Rehabilitation App for Adults With Dizziness Related to mTBI

Launched by MOUNTAIN HOME RESEARCH & EDUCATION CORPORATION · Jan 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective a new digital app for vestibular rehabilitation is for adults who experience dizziness after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The main goal is to see if using the app helps people improve more than those who follow a standard home exercise program. Both groups will do a series of exercises designed to help with balance and stability over a four-week period, guided by a physical therapist. Participants will be tested before starting and after completing the program to measure their progress.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with mTBI and dizziness. They should have a specific level of dizziness or balance issues to qualify. People with severe neurological or cognitive problems, significant mobility issues, or certain vision impairments won't be able to participate. Throughout the trial, participants can expect to complete exercises at home and take part in assessments to track their improvement. It's a helpful opportunity for those struggling with dizziness to explore a new treatment option.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • at least 18 years of age,
• • diagnosis of mTBI,
• • documented dizziness (total DHI score ≥ 16) and/or imbalance (total functional gait assessment score \< 23/30 or \< age-referenced norms)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • severe neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease, neuropathy),
• • moderate to severe cognitive impairment (\< 23/30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment),
• • significant orthopedic issues that would impact mobility or ability to perform gaze stabilization exercises (e.g., significant cervical dysfunction or pain),
• • vision impairment (best-corrected visual acuity worse than 20/40 in the better eye), and
• • severe depression/anxiety (≥ 9 on the 4-item Patient health Questionnaire)