Mindfulness in Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Feasibility of mindfulness visualisation approach to treat visual hypersensitivity in patient with Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness

• IRAS ID

  349558

• Contact name

  Diego Kaski

• Contact email

  d.kaski@ucl.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University College London

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 11 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  Abnormal sensitivity to visual information ("visual hypersensitivity") is when individuals get dizzy when looking at visual motion. In patients with 'persistent postural perceptual dizziness' (PPPD), visual hypersensitivity is a key symptom.

  The proposed research project aims to address the pressing issue of visual hypersensitivity in patients with PPPD by exploring the potential of mindfulness-visualisation therapy as a therapeutic intervention.
  Firstly, this project will raise awareness of visual hypersensitivity, as a core element of PPPD, a condition that is underdiagnosed by eye doctors. This will lead to quicker diagnosis and the potential for earlier treatment.

  Second, this project will identify whether mindfulness-visualisation therapy could become a new treatment for visual hypersensitivity, a poorly understood symptom in clinics.

  Most procedures are routinely used in clinical practice and therefore pose a low risk to participants.
  All participants will complete the following procedures:
  Participants will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness-visualisation therapy intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. The mindfulness-visualisation therapy intervention will consist of structured sessions designed to reduce visual overload and associated symptoms.
  Throughout the intervention period, participants' progress will be monitored through regular check-ins and assessments. This will include repeated measures of visual hypersensitivity, symptom severity, and quality of life. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to capture a comprehensive picture of each participant's experience. Patients will provide ongoing feedback on their symptoms, the intervention process, and any challenges they encounter, allowing for real-time adjustments and support.
  

• REC name

  London - London Bridge Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  25/PR/0492

• Date of REC Opinion

  28 May 2025

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion