Title of article
Comparing the Effects of Epley Maneuver and Cinnarizine on Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo; A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author/Authors
Saeedi, Masoumeh Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Khosravi, Mohammad Hossein Student Research Committee - Baqiyatallah University of medical science , Bayatpoor, Mohammad Ehsan Student Research Committee - Baqiyatallah University of medical science
Pages
7
From page
1
To page
7
Abstract
Background: The fastest and safest treatment method of BPPV is repositioning maneuvers. In
Iran, this methods are not widely used, and many physicians use medical therapy, despite their
side effects, for management of BPPV. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial patients with BPPV were randomly allocated to Epley repositioning maneuver or Cinnarizine
(25mg every 8 hours) for two weeks. The patients were evaluated for symptoms using visual
analogue scale (VAS) scoring system before intervention, first and second weeks after intervention. In the second and third visitd the results of hallpike test was recorded for both groups.
Results: 43 patients with a mean age of 46.88±11.08 years in two Epley and Cinnarizine group
underwent analysis. The mean VAS score for improvement of symptoms after intervention was
1.66±1.06 in Epley and 1.50±0.91 in Cinnarizine group (P=0.57). Conclusion: we found that
there is no significant difference between Epley maneuver and Cinnarizine for treatment and
controlling symptoms of BPPV.
Keywords
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo , Cinnarizine , Epley Maneuver , Vertigo
Journal title
Galen Medical Journal (GMJ)
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2500589
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