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The Effect of Galvanic Stimulation on vHIT and VEMP Tests

NCT06123949 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2023-11-13

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Summary

Introduction: Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) is a well-established technique with a history spanning over a century, primarily used to manipulate the vestibular system. Recent interest has surged in its potential for understanding human vestibular function and aiding in functional recovery. GVS applies electrical currents to the mastoid region, modulating vestibular afferents, and induces specific effects based on the participant's posture and current polarity. While GVS's impact on the central nervous system and its potential to aid in functional recovery have been studied, its immediate effects on vestibular reflexes remain less explored.

Methods: In this study, thirty healthy adult participants underwent ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) tests, as well as the velocity Head Impulse Test (vHIT) before and immediately after one hour of GVS application. Statistical analyses were performed to assess changes in VEMP and vHIT results.

Conditions

  • Vestibular System Disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) is a non-invasive technique that uses low-level electrical currents to stimulate the vestibular system, affecting balance, posture, and eye movements. It has applications in research, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation of vestibular and balance-related issues, as well as potential applications in cognitive and motor function enhancement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
22 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-08-25
Primary Completion
2020-06-10
Completion
2020-09-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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