NCT06479408

The Effect of Virtual Reality (VR) Versus Conventional Vestibular Rehabilitation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to Improve Balance and Stress Among Patients of Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To compare the effect of virtual reality (VR) versus conventional vestibular rehabilitation and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) to improve balance and stress among patients of persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD).

Detailed description

Through this randomized controlled trial, we evaluate the effectiveness of three modern interventions in patients with persistent postural perceptual dizziness. In order to study the novel facets of PPPD and to cover a large research gap, it is necessary to explore the psychological and physiological aspects of PPPD. At individualized levels, this study aimed to enable patients to become more independent in their social and personal lives by overcoming stress and balance issues. Socially, it reduces stigma by raising awareness, promoting understanding, providing better health access, facilitating communities, and promoting a more supportive and inclusive environment. This research can refine rehabilitation therapies at the institutional level and enhance health care provider training. It increases treatment and resource allocation, leading to better outcomes in the field. It provides a new platform for research.

Conditions

• Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique and vestibular rehabilitation exercises	A will be treated by progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique as a mean of stress relaxation and vestibular rehabilitation exercises for postural stability through Swiss ball, BOSU ball, balance board etc. Other components of vestibular rehab including gaze stability enhancement, improvement in vertigo and activities of daily living will also be focused.
OTHER	virtual reality (VR)	virtual reality (VR) based intervention program where three dimensional-3D environments will be used reduce stress and improve balance. A Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) will be filled by participants before and after each session of VR to discriminate whether VR is provoking the symptoms or not.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-28
• Primary completion: 2024-10-28
• Completion: 2024-12-28
• First posted: 2024-06-28
• Last updated: 2024-07-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan