TRV-chair vs Manual Repositioning Maneuver in Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Can Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) be Treated Faster and More Efficiently by Using a Mechanical Rotational Chair Compared to the Traditional Manual Repositioning Maneuvers?

Comparison of treatment efficacy of a mechanical rotational chair (TRV-chair) vs. manual repositioning maneuvers in BPPV

Open-label, randomized controlled trial comparing manual repositioning maneuvers with a mechanical rotational chair (TRV-chair) in diagnosing and treating BPPV. Patients with suspected BPPV will be randomized to either manual repositioning maneuvers or the TRV-chair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Characteristic (for BPPV) positional nystagmus
• Positive Dix-Hallpike
• Positive supine roll test
• Medical history compatible with BPPV

Exclusion Criteria:

• Treatment in TRV-chair within the last 6 months
• Exclusion of BPPV diagnosis
• Lack of treatment cooperation
• Known cerebral aneurism or cerebral hemorrhage
• Diagnosed and treated for BPPV within the past month
• Treatment with sedating anti-histamines within the past 7 days