Pilot Study of Vestibular Rehabilitation Training for Panic Disorder With Vestibular Dysfunction
Physical therapy
Maladies de l'oreille+13
+ Maladies du Labyrinthe
+ Maladies du système nerveux
Étude éducative
Résumé
Date de début de l'étude : 1 août 1995
Date à laquelle le premier participant a commencé l'étude.PROTOCOL OUTLINE: During the first 4 weeks of study, patients meet with a clinical nurse specialist once a week for approximately 1 hour. During this time, the nature of the anxiety disorder is explained and exposure to previously feared situations is encouraged. Only patients who remain symptomatic at a stable level following self-exposure will proceed with rehabilitation training. Patients meet with a physical therapist once a week for 4 weeks to further evaluate the extent of problems associated with balance. Then, patients undergo weekly 1 hour exercises for 8 weeks with the physical therapist, focusing on sensation, head and eye coordination, movement with eyes opened and closed, and gait. Concurrently, patients meet with the clinical nurse specialist every 4 weeks during and after physical therapy to evaluate the effects of vestibular treatment on anxiety symptoms. Training is continued if patient is symptomatic; otherwise, patient is discharged from study.
Protocole
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan de l'étude, y compris la manière dont l'étude est conçue et ce qu'elle évalue.20 participants à inclure
Nombre total de participants que l'essai clinique vise à recruter.Éducation, accompagnement ou formation
Éligibilité
Les chercheurs recherchent des patients correspondant à une certaine description appelée critères d'éligibilité : état de santé général ou traitements antérieurs du patient.Tout sexe
Le sexe biologique des participants éligibles à s'inscrire.Volontaires sains non autorisés
Indique si les individus en bonne santé et ne présentant pas la condition étudiée peuvent participer.Conditions
Pathologie
Critères
Diagnosed panic disorder with or without agoraphobia Vestibular dysfunction, as defined by abnormalities in the caloric and/or rotational tests Continued symptomatology after general instructions of the importance of exposure to feared situations Absence of acute symptoms of anxiety or depression assessed to need immediate clinical care