Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study of psychologically informed vestibular rehabilitation for people with persistent dizziness: INVEST trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dizziness is a common complaint that often persists and leads to disability and distress. Several cognitive and behavioural responses may contribute to the neurobiological adaptations that maintain persistent vestibular symptoms. This paper will present the protocol of a two-arm parallel group feasibility randomised controlled trial designed to determine whether a fully powered efficacy trial is achievable by examining the feasibility of recruitment, acceptability and potential benefits of an integrated cognitive behavioural therapy and vestibular rehabilitation (CBT-VR) treatment for people with persistent dizziness.

Methods

Forty adult patients will be recruited from a tertiary vestibular clinic with persistent movement-triggered dizziness for 3 months or longer

SUBMITTER: Herdman D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8364941 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature