V-HIT and VEMP findings in vestibular disorders
Research type
Research Study
Full title
V-HIT and VEMP findings in vestibular disorders
IRAS ID
219315
Contact name
Becky Ward
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College London
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
One of the most important balance organs is the vestibular (“balance”) system, which if damaged can lead to a variety of dizziness symptoms and unsteadiness. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the range of abnormal results on the standard vestibular function tests across a range of vestibular conditions in order to correlate patient's symptoms and final clinical diagnosis with abnormalities on test results. We will analyse the results from two vestibular tests regularly performed in the clinic (Video Head Impulse Test, vHIT, and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials, VEMPs), and align these results with each patient’s final diagnosis. Patients who have attended the neuro-otology (dizziness and balance) clinic, and had vHIT or VEMP testing performed as part of their standard diagnostic workup will be approached. The study outline and aims will be explained and a PIS will be given for further information. If they decide to take part, they will be invited to sign the consent form. After this, demographic data will be extracted from the patient’s records (date of birth, gender) along with the clinical features of their condition (symptoms, examination findings) and the results from the required tests. Patients will not be required to attend any further research sessions. No additional testing will be performed as part of this study. All person identifiable information will be anonymised. Anonymised data will then be analysed according to the aims of the study.
REC name
West Midlands - South Birmingham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/WM/0427
Date of REC Opinion
6 Dec 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion