NCT07493005Completed
Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation in Vestibular Migraine
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation in Patients With Vestibular Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 27 Mar 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Vestibular migraine (VM) is a common neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems, often accompanied by migraine symptoms. These symptoms can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a non-pharmacological treatment approach aimed at improving balance, reducing dizziness, and promoting central compensation mechanisms. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR)-based vestibular rehabilitation in patients with vestibular migraine. Participants diagnosed with definite VM will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive a conventional home-based vestibular rehabilitation program, while the other group will receive the same home-based program in addition to a clinic-based virtual reality rehabilitation program. The intervention will last for four weeks. Clinical outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using both objective and subjective measures, including functional vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) performance, postural control, balance, dizziness severity, psychological status, and quality of life. The study aims to determine whether adding virtual reality-based rehabilitation to conventional home exercises provides additional benefits in improving balance, reducing symptoms, and enhancing functional outcomes in patients with vestibular migraine.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 40 (actual)
- First submitted
- 19 Mar 2026
- Start date
- 1 Mar 2025
- Primary completion date
- 1 Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Ege University
- Diseases
- Migraine
- NCT number
- NCT07493005
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 40
- From 1 Mar 2025 to the primary completion date, 1 Nov 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Medical contraindications to head movements required for vestibular rehabilitation (e.g., severe cervical disorders)
- Intolerance to virtual reality equipment or conditions preventing its use
- Presence of severe comorbid conditions (e.g., life-threatening disease, severe cognitive impairment, neurological disorder, or severe psychiatric disorder)
- Presence of central nervous system disorders
- Diagnosis of vestibular disorders other than vestibular migraine
Other
- Inability or unwillingness to perform home-based or virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation
- Incomplete participation in required assessment procedures
- Physical disability preventing independent walking
Who the study is looking for
- Diagnosis of definite vestibular migraine according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3)
- Age between 18 and 60 years
- Confirmation of vestibular migraine diagnosis using a validated diagnostic scale
- Not receiving acute pharmacological treatment for vestibular migraine at the time of enrollment
- Ability to perform activities of daily living independently
- No visual impairment or ocular disease that would interfere with assessment or rehabilitation
- Ability to understand and comply with study procedures
- Provision of written informed consent
Age in the registry: 18 years to 60 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ege University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Izmir | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
Related publications
- Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Randomized Trial.Laryngoscope · 2026 · PMID 42618982
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