Computerized Rotational Head Impulse Test-Vertical (crHIT-vertical)

Computerized Rotational Head Impulse Test-Vertical (crHIT-vertical)

The purpose of this research study is to test whether a Computerized Rotational Head Impulse Test-Vertical (crHIT-vertical) is able to reliably evaluate the vertical semicircular canals in patients with vestibular dysfunctions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects must be willing to tolerate the placement of a set of goggles on their face

• Controls:

  1. no history of dizziness or imbalance
  2. normal responses on rotational chair testing

• Patients: persons clinically diagnosed with vestibular disorders

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Neurodegenerative diseases