Comparing Two Head Maneuvers for Dizziness and Balance in Stroke Survivors With Vertigo
Compares the Epley and Semont maneuvers for dizziness and balance after stroke.
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Registry title: Effectiveness of Epley Maneuver Versus Semont Maneuver on Dizziness and Balance in Stroke Survivors With Posterior Canal BPPV
Key facts
- Where
- Rawalpindi, PakistanSee the site
Where in Pakistan
- AFIRMRawalpindi, PakistanTaking people
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Trial details
- Who runs it
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Trial code
- NCT07887191
- Record updated
- 21 October 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Epley maneuver and the Semont maneuver in reducing dizziness and improving balance in stroke survivors diagnosed with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Forty participants will be randomly allocated to either intervention or comparator group. Outcomes will be assessed using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Dix-Hallpike test at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effectiveness of Epley Maneuver Versus Semont Maneuver on Dizziness and Balance in Stroke Survivors With Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Epley maneuver and the Semont maneuver in reducing dizziness and improving balance in stroke survivors diagnosed with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Forty participants will be randomly allocated to either intervention or comparator group. Outcomes will be assessed using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Dix-Hallpike test at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks.
Inclusion: Age: above 18years Diagnosed with stroke survivors Diagnosed with posterior canal BPPV via Dix-Hallpike Test Functional status: Able to sit or walk with/without support, follow instructions, and participate in treatment sessions Willing to participate.
Exclusion: Other vestibular disorders (e.g., Meniere's disease (inner ear disorder causing vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus)) Diagnosed cognitive impairment (unable to follow instructions) Medically unstable patients Severe cervical spine disorders (e.g., instability, fracture) Spinal conditions restricting head movement Completely bed-bound patients Any contraindication to Dix Hallpike repositioning maneuvers.