NCT07287891

Lost in the Labyrinth: Predicting Central Neurological Causes of Vertigo Dizziness and Unsteadiness in the Emergency Department. A Multicentre Cross-sectional Observational Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 825 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study will assess the sensitivity and specificity of the bedside examination algorithm performed by ED physicians. Finally, it aims to identify predictors of a central cause of the symptoms. This will consequently reduce the rate of misdiagnosis as well as the costs and length of stay due to inappropriate neuroimaging.

Conditions

• ED With Vertigo
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Bedside examination of Vertigo	ED visit comprehensive of bedside examination of vertigo performed by trained EP or emergency medicine residents

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-26
• Primary completion: 2027-02-26
• Completion: 2027-02-26
• First posted: 2025-12-17
• Last updated: 2025-12-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy