Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation in Vestibular Migraine

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a common neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems, often accompanied by migraine symptoms. These symptoms can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a non-pharmacological treatment approach aimed at improving balance, reducing dizziness, and promoting central compensation mechanisms. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR)-based vestibular rehabilitation in patients with vestibular migraine. Participants diagnosed with definite VM will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive a conventional home-based vestibular rehabilitation program, while the other group will receive the same home-based program in addition to a clinic-based virtual reality rehabilitation program. The intervention will last for four weeks. Clinical outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using both objective and subjective measures, including functional vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) performance, postural control, balance, dizziness severity, psychological status, and quality of life. The study aims to determine whether adding virtual reality-based rehabilitation to conventional home exercises provides additional benefits in improving balance, reducing symptoms, and enhancing functional outcomes in patients with vestibular migraine.

NCT Number	NCT07493005
Lead Sponsor	Ege University Collaborators: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions	Vestibular Migraine
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-03-01
Primary Completion	2025-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-27