Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Dizziness & Balance in Elderly Population

Last updated: January 10, 2025
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Dizzy/fainting Spells

Vestibular Hypofunction

Treatment

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Caw Thorne Cooksey

Caw Thorne Cooksey

Clinical Study ID

NCT06303271
MUHAMMAD NISAR
  • Ages 60-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The objective of the study is to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on dizziness and balance on elderly population with unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Patients will be divided into experimental and control group. Randomized participants will be allocated into control and experimental group. Intervention Group A received Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Caw Thorne Cooksey exercise while Group group B received Caw Thorne Cooksey exercise only. Both groups received intervention of 30 minutes daily for 4 weeks (16 sessions). Assessment was done at the baseline, after 2 weeks and after 4 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Able to give consent

  2. Age 60 and above

  3. Diagnosed patient of unilateral(Left) vestibular hypo function

  4. Both Genders

  5. BBS with 20-41

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patient with any neurological impairment (Epilepsy, stroke ALS etc.)

  2. Central cause of vestibular hypo function

  3. History of vestibular neuritis, concussion, head injury or tumor.

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Caw Thorne Cooksey
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
January 05, 2025

Study Description

Vestibular hypofunction is also known as vestibulopathy or vestibular dysfunction. It may be unilateral affecting one side or a bilateral vestibulopathy having symptoms on both sides.Typically, vestibular dysfunction results in incapacitating symptoms including imbalance, dizziness, and/or oscillopsia. Symptoms of postural instability and unsteadiness of gait, which aggravate in low light and on uneven terrain, may be given by the patient. The symptoms of the patient may go away while they are sitting or lying still. Without any obvious symptoms, it may be quiet Vestibular hypofunction is a common condition among the elderly population and is associated with a high risk of falls and other balance-related problems. Dizziness and balance problems can significantly impact the quality of life of elderly individuals, leading to a loss of independence and increased risk of injury. Cawthorne Cooksey exercise is a well-established and effective rehabilitation program for individuals with vestibular hypofunction. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation has also been shown to have promising effects on balance and dizziness. However, the combined effect of these two interventions has not been extensively studied.

Connect with a study center

  • ENT dept. of DHQ Mirpur AJK

    Kashmir,
    Pakistan

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