Improving Psychological and Vestibular Health Using a Novel Intervention: The Making Informed Decisions in Gaze and Postural Stability (MINDGAPS) System
University of Montana
Summary
The purpose of this study is twofold: 1) Develop norms for measures of inner ear function and psychological health, and 2) Examine the feasibility of using the MINDGAPS system (a remote monitoring system) to track progress during physical therapy or rehabilitation for inner ear problems following a concussion or mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Description
The intersection between vestibular disturbance and psychological health provides a unique clinical opportunity to address both the modifiable symptoms of vestibular disturbance as well as psychological health. This project aims to advance our understanding of the causal link between vestibular disturbance and poor psychological health and aligns directly with the Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (Funding Opportunity: W81XWH-21-TBIPHRP-TRA). Specifically, the proposed research is responsive to each of the three focus areas: Understand- this project is designed t…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran or Active Duty Military Service Member * Ability to stand independently * Legally autonomous and able to self-consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute head injury (within the previous 2 months) * History of moderate or severe head injury (i.e., loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes or post-traumatic amnesia greater than 1 day) * Current diagnosis of spine disorders in the neck * Diagnosis of problems with the arteries in your neck * Blindness * If you have been diagnosed with abnormal eye movements (also called "ocular motor palsy") * If you have previously…
Interventions
- OtherRehab
6 weeks of vestibular rehabilitation guided by the MINDGAPS decision support system
Locations (2)
- Naval Medical Center San DiegoSan Diego, California
- University of MontanaMissoula, Montana