Pilot Study of Vestibular Rehabilitation Training for Panic Disorder With Vestibular Dysfunction

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate whether vestibular rehabilitation training is of value in reducing anxiety symptoms in patients with panic disorder with or without agoraphobia who have vestibular dysfunction as identified by clinical vestibular tests.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 second and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

  • 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

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

University of Pittsburgh

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Rolf G. Jacob, University of Pittsburgh

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 1995

Study Completion

May 1, 2000

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 1999

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

June 1, 2000

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/11944
  • UPITTS-11760S-950866
  • 11760S-950866

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