NCT06848712

Brain Structural Abnormalities in Patients With Vertigo

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 464 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Pecs · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Introduction: Dizziness is one of the most common complaints in medical practice and is associated with various underlying conditions, including neurological, otolaryngological, and psychological disorders. Preliminary imaging studies like CT, cervical spine X-rays, and carotid/vertebral artery ultrasound, aids in precise diagnosis and targeted therapeutic decisions. MRI is one of the most effective imaging modalities currently available for examining the brain. Purpose: To identify structural brain changes linked to vertigo, explore pre-MRI diagnostic approaches, and evaluate treatment strategies. Methods: The study included 232 patients with vertigo and 232 control subjects. MRI results were categorized, and pre-MRI examinations, symptoms, and treatments were analyzed. Statistical comparisons were conducted using chi-square and t-tests, with significance set at p\<0.05.

Detailed description

Vertigo is a prevalent symptom with multiple underlying etiologies, including neurological, vascular, and musculoskeletal causes. Despite its high prevalence, the exact structural brain abnormalities associated with vertigo remain unclear. This observational study aims to assess brain MRI findings in patients with vertigo and compare them to a control group without vertigo symptoms. The study also evaluates pre-MRI diagnostic procedures, such as vertebral/carotid ultrasound and cervical spine X-rays, to identify potential vascular and musculoskeletal contributors to vertigo. The results may provide insights into the structural brain changes linked to vertigo and help refine diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Conditions

• Vertigo
• MRI

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Observational Study - No intervention	This is an observational study evaluating brain structural abnormalities in post-COVID headache patients. No experimental intervention is applied.

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-09-01
• Primary completion: 2022-12-31
• Completion: 2022-12-31
• First posted: 2025-02-27
• Last updated: 2025-02-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Hungary