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NCT05986279 Improving Psychological and Vestibular Health: MINDGAPS

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NCT ID NCT05986279
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Montana
Condition Vestibular Hypofunction
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2023-08-30
Primary Completion 2027-09-29

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Rehab

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-30 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-29.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is twofold: 1) Develop norms for measures of inner ear function and psychological health, and 2) Examine the feasibility of using the MINDGAPS system (a remote monitoring system) to track progress during physical therapy or rehabilitation for inner ear problems following a concussion or mild Traumatic Brain Injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran or Active Duty Military Service Member * Ability to stand independently * Legally autonomous and able to self-consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute head injury (within the previous 2 months) * History of moderate or severe head injury (i.e., loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes or post-traumatic amnesia greater than 1 day) * Current diagnosis of spine disorders in the neck * Diagnosis of problems with the arteries in your neck * Blindness * If you have been diagnosed with abnormal eye movements (also called "ocular motor palsy") * If you have previously had a stroke or been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder ( e.g., Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis) * If you have been previously diagnosed primary vestibular dysfunction ( e.g., congenital peripheral vestibular syndrome) * If you have previously been diagnosed with a brain tumor * If you are currently receiving physical therapy care for balance or dizziness problems

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Brian Loyd, PhD

✉ Brian.loyd@umontana.edu

📞 406-243-4015

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05986279 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Vestibular Hypofunction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05986279 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05986279 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Brian.loyd@umontana.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05986279 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Diego, United States, Missoula, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05986279 clinical trial?

NCT05986279 is sponsored by University of Montana. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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