Making INformed Decisions in Gaze and Postural Stability: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Description

The proposed research is relevant to vestibular science and the general public because age-related vestibular hypofunction is a major contributor to poor balance, falls, and other adverse health outcomes. In this investigation the investigators will: 1) assess the preliminary efficacy of a novel intervention system for improving vestibular function and dizziness in community-dwelling older adults, 2) assess the safety and feasibility of the this system, and 3) assess the acceptability and implementation potential of this system, prior to a large-scale, R01-level investigation.

Conditions

Vestibular Hypofunction

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The proposed research is relevant to vestibular science and the general public because age-related vestibular hypofunction is a major contributor to poor balance, falls, and other adverse health outcomes. In this investigation the investigators will: 1) assess the preliminary efficacy of a novel intervention system for improving vestibular function and dizziness in community-dwelling older adults, 2) assess the safety and feasibility of the this system, and 3) assess the acceptability and implementation potential of this system, prior to a large-scale, R01-level investigation.

Making INformed Decisions in Gaze and Postural Stability (MINDGAPS): A Novel System for Improving Personalized Care and Patient Adherence in Vestibular Rehabilitation

Making INformed Decisions in Gaze and Postural Stability: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Condition
Vestibular Hypofunction
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Missoula

University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, United States, 59812

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Reports issues with dizziness or imbalance
  • * Ability to stand independently
  • * Presence of peripheral vestibular hypofunction as indicated by examination with video nystagmography, video head impulse testing, or dynamic visual acuity testing.
  • * cervical spine disorders
  • * vertebral or carotid artery dissection
  • * blindness
  • * peripheral or central oculomotor palsy
  • * centrally mediated vestibular dysfunction

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Montana,

Study Record Dates

2025-03-31