Automated Robotic Maneuvering System (RMS) vs Manual Reposition Maneuver in Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Comparison of Treatment Efficacy of Automated Robotic Maneuvering System (RMS) Reposition Chair Versus Traditional Manual Repositioning Maneuvers in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Comparison of treatment efficacy of an automated robotic maneuvering system (RMS) repositioning chair versus manual positioning maneuvers in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

The standard treatments for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) are manual positioning maneuvers. This method, beyond being costly and requiring extensive training, is a significant burden on healthcare resources. We developed an automated robotic maneuvering system, hereby known as RMS, to tackle this problem. Our Clinical Investigation is two-fold; (1) test the safety of RMS and, (2) understand the viability of RMS for treating BPPV when compared to manual positioning maneuvers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Characteristic positional nystagmus (for BPPV)
• Positive Dix-Hallpike
• Positive supine roll test
• Positive Deep Head Hanging
• Vertigo-Dizziness Imbalance symptom scores compatible with BPPV

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant patients
• Patients who have taken vertigo suppressing agents (Dimenhydrinate) in the last 48 hours
• Patients taller than 200 cm (2.0 m)
• Patients who have had a cardiovascular or neurosurgical operation in the last month
• Patients with retinal detachment and/or glaucoma
• Lack of treatment cooperation