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Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises in Young Adults With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of dizziness disorder in the community.Its cardinal symptoms include vertigo which is induced by change in position of head, turning over in bed, looking up, lying down in bed or any sudden change in the position of head. This study compares the effectiveness of occulomotor exercises alone and combined cervical and occulomotor exercises which take 6 weeks to implement and recruit results and each session lasting 10-20 minute Assessment will be performed at baseline.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2026-02-20
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Occulomotor exercises
Oculomotor exercises are used to treat BPPV and involve repeated head movements to habituate the brain to vertigo triggers. Saccadic Eye Movement Exercises: Moving the eyes quickly between two stationary targets while keeping the head still. Smooth Pursuit Exercises: Tracking a moving target with the eyes while keeping the head stationary. Adaptation X1 Exercises: Moving the head horizontally while maintaining focus on a stationary target. Adaptation X2 Exercises: Simultaneously moving the head and target in opposite directions horizontally, requiring the eyes to track the moving target.
Cervical Exercises
Cervical exercise include Deep Neck flexor strengthening starts with the patient lie supine with knees bent. Perform chin tuck and lift head \~2-3 cm off the surface. Hold for 5- 10 seconds. 10 repetitions, 2 sets daily. DNF activate stabilizing neck muscles and reduce Cervicogenic Input \& provides quick, non-invasive relief from BPPV.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan