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First received: December 02, 2022

Clinical Trial: Vestibular Implantation to Treat Adult-Onset Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Other Disorders of Vestibular Function, Bilateral

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Vestibular Implantation to Treat Adult-Onset Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

Brief Summary: Although cochlear implants can restore hearing to individuals who have lost cochlear hair cell function, there is no widely available, adequately effective treatment for individuals suffering chronic imbalance, postural instability and unsteady vision due to bilateral vestibular hypofunction.Prior research focused on ototoxic cases has demonstrated that electrical stimulation of the vestibular nerve via a chronically implanted multichannel vestibular implant can partially restore vestibular reflexes that normally…

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