The Effect of Virtual Reality (VR) Versus Conventional Vestibular Rehabilitation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to Improve Balance and Stress Among Patients of Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorShalamar Institute of Health Sciences

About this trial

To compare the effect of virtual reality (VR) versus conventional vestibular rehabilitation and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) to improve balance and stress among patients of persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

age groups ranging 18-25 years and having symptoms of dizziness, and lightheadedness over the period of >3months while having predisposing stress factor. The Individuals who are ready to take part willingly in the follow up sessions should be included in the research

Disqualifiers

The participants who have any other neurological disease and cause of dizziness are excluded from this study. There should be no history of smoking, drug abuse and alcohol, and any other neurological condition that affects the balance. Subjects with active Meniere's disease /BPPV/bilateral vestibulopathy are also excluded.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique and vestibular rehabilitation exercises
  • virtual reality (VR)

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups