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The purpose of this study is to explore the diagnostic values associated with both a positive and negative Skull Vibration Induced Nystagmus Test (SVINT) performed in room light (with fixation). The hypotheses include: 1. A positive room light SVINT will be identified in individuals with moderate to severe vestibular asymmetries. 2. A positive room light SVINT will be present when 10 beats or more (counted over 10 seconds) of nystagmus are found with fixation blocked.
Dizziness and vertigo account for about four million visits to the Emergency Department per year and costs for management in the Emergency Department are estimated to be about four billion dollars per year. Vestibular problems are a major cause of dizziness. Simple to perform and inexpensive bedside vestibular tests are needed. The Skull Vibration-Induced Nystagmus Test (SVINT) with fixation blocked has been considered a vestibular gold standard test with strong psychometric values. No studies on the diagnostic accuracy of the SVINT in room light have been performed.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dizziness Handicap Inventory | Behavioral | A standardized questionnaire used to quantify symptoms of dizziness. | ||
| Global Rating of Change | Behavioral | A standardized questionnaire used to review the overall outcome of the participants condition with physical therapy. | ||
| Patient Acceptable Symptom State | Behavioral | A standardized questionnaire used to determine whether meaningful progress has been made | ||
| Spontaneous Nystagmus Test | Procedure | An observational test procedure used to identify involuntary eye movements caused by inner ear and/or brain dysfunction. The test is performed both in room light and with fixation blocked with a Micromedical Technologies infrared lens. | ||
| Gazehold Nystagmus Test | Procedure | An observational test procedure used to identify involuntary eye movements caused by inner ear and/or brain dysfunction. The test is performed both in room light and with fixation blocked with a Micromedical Technologies infrared lens. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Vibration Test | Under room light, the presence or absence of nystagmus is determined. If nystagmus is present, then the direction of nystagmus is determined. When fixation is blocked, the presence or absence of nystagmus is determined. If nystagmus is present, then the direction of nystagmus is determined. The number of beats per 10 sec is also determined. | Baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness Handicap Inventory | Score on DHI. | Baseline; last day of physical therapy, an average of 4 weeks |
| Global Rating of Change | Score on Global Rating of Change |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with complaints of dizziness, vertigo, and/or imbalance referred to the hospital outpatient physical therapy department.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Beltz, PT | Aultman Health Foundation | Principal Investigator |
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| Primary Vibration Test | Procedure | A test used to identify asymmetry that may be present in the vestibular system through 60-100 MHz vibration applied to the mastoid bone. A WAHL massager is used to stimulate the inner ear by vibrating the mastoid bone. The test is performed both in room light and with fixation blocked with a Micromedical Technologies infrared lens. |
| Baseline; last day of physical therapy, an average of 4 weeks |
| Patient Acceptable Symptom State | Yes or No response | Baseline; last day of physical therapy, an average of 4 weeks |
| Spontaneous Nystagmus Test | Presence, intensity, and direction of nystagmus is determined | Baseline |
| Gazehold Nystagmus Test | Presence, intensity, and direction of nystagmus is determined | Baseline |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015837 | Vestibular Diseases |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007759 | Labyrinth Diseases |
| D004427 | Ear Diseases |
| D010038 | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases |
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