Effectiveness of VestAid App

Launched by BLUEHALO · Nov 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new app called VestAid, which aims to help people recover from dizziness related to mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or inner ear problems more quickly than traditional physical therapy exercises. The trial will involve several centers and will compare how well the app works against the standard care usually provided to patients experiencing these issues.

To participate, individuals must be between 18 and 60 years old and have experienced dizziness due to a concussion or inner ear problem within the last 30 days. They should also be able to see and read English clearly, access the internet at home, and have mild neck pain (if any). Participants will use the VestAid app and may find it a convenient way to manage their dizziness symptoms from the comfort of their own home. It's important to note that the trial is not yet recruiting participants, so more information will be available soon.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion:
• • Snellen visual acuity (corrected) greater than 20/40
• • No more than 25dB hearing loss at 500,1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz
• • Ability to detect 4.31 using Semmes-Weinstein monofilament at the lower extremity
• • At least 40 degrees of neck yaw motion with only mild to moderate pain (6 or under on 0-10 numeric pain scale)
• • Internet access at home
• • No significant residual from past musculoskeletal or neuromuscular conditions
• • Ability ambulates unassisted
• • Diagnosed with a concussion or inner ear problem the last 30 days
• • Between 18-60 years of age
• • Can read and understand English
• • Has complaints of dizziness
• Exclusion criteria:
• • Greater then 30 days since diagnosis of concussion/mTBI or inner ear problem
• • No access to internet at home
• • Younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age
• • Cannot read or understand English
• • No complaints of dizziness and/or balance deficits
• • Have significant neuropathy
• • Cannot see tablet clearly at 1 meter
• • Neck pain \>5 on a 10-point pain scale.