Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) on Physical Therapy Patients With Disequilibrium
Lead Sponsor:
Karen L Atkins
Conditions:
Vestibular Diseases
Labyrinth Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-84 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Purpose of this study is to determine the efficiency and safety of a Sensory Enrichment Multimodal Device (SEMD) when applied in conjunction with usual care vestibular-balance physical therapy for reh...
Detailed Description
This study will compare two approaches of physical therapy intervention within vestibular deficit populations that frequently fall: 1. physical therapy plus SEMD, and 2. usual care physical therapy on...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-reporting 2 or more falls with or without injury within the past 6 months.
- Below normal SOT containing a abnormal vestibular score.
- Potential to benefit from physical therapy as indicated by physician prescription referral.
- Able to sit and to stand unaided for 2 minutes.
- Willing and able to complete all testing, training, and follow-up evaluations required by the study protocol.
Exclusion
- Fluctuating Meniere's
- Vestibular injury requiring surgery such as perilymph fistula
- Moderate progressive neurologic disease such as multiple sclerosis
- Does not speak and understand the English language
- Resides in a nursing home
- Unable to provide own consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01483937
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
August 1 2013
Last Update
June 27 2014
Active Locations (4)
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1
England Physical Therapy
Garden Grove, California, United States, 92840
2
Florida Ear & Balance Center
Celebration, Florida, United States, 34747
3
Stevenson & Associates Physical Therapy
Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33908
4
Brooks Balance Center
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32216