Dizziness is a common reason for emergency department visits. Posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most frequent causes of peripheral vertigo. Intravenous dimenhydrinate is among the standard treatments administered in the emergency setting; however, this and similar drug classes may cause sedation and delay central compensation.
This study tests the hypothesis that chewing gum may modulate the vestibular system via trigeminal and cervical neuromuscular pathways, thereby reducing dizziness and nausea symptoms. Patients diagnosed with posterior canal BPPV who are started on intravenous dimenhydrinate will be randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group will chew sugar-free mint-flavored gum for 20 minutes in addition to standard treatment, while the control group will receive standard treatment only. Dizziness and nausea severity will be assessed using VAS at baseline, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients receive only the standard treatment initiated by the responsible emergency physician: 50 mg dimenhydrinate in 100 cc 0.9% NaCl administered intravenously
In addition to standard treatment (50 mg dimenhydrinate in 100 cc 0.9% NaCl IV), patients receive sugar-free mint-flavored chewing gum simultaneously with the start of treatment and chew it under observation for 20 minutes.
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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