Comparative effectiveness and safety of preventive treatments for vestibular migraine: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vestibular migraine causes recurrent vertigo attacks that significantly impact quality of life. While various preventive medications are used, their comparative effectiveness was unknown. Previous systematic reviews have been limited by pairwise comparisons only or exclusion of newer treatments. The lack of head-to-head trials comparing all available treatments further complicates evidence-based decision-making. This evidence gap has real-world consequences, has also substantial economic burden of Vestibular migraine. There is a need for direct comparison studies between the most promising treatments to provide clearer guidance for clinical practice.

Objective

To determine the comparative effectiveness and safety of preventive treatments for vestibular migraine th

SUBMITTER: Vasireddy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12754936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature