Nystagmus Assessment for Patients Consulting in the Emergency Department for Acute Vertigo

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 15, 2022

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2024

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2024

Conditions
Nystagmus, AcquiredStroke, Acute
Interventions
DEVICE

Frenzel Lens

pair of magnifying glasses (+20 dioptres) that are worn by the patient and an illuminating system. On using Frenzel goggles, the nystagmus is better seen as a result of eyes being magnified and inhibition of visual fixation.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Diagnostic Algorithm

"A diagnostic algorithm using the TiTrate approach: continuous, Intermittent, trigger or spontaneous.~The diagnostic algorithm use the REDCap software that include different videos to illustrate diagnostic tests and nystagmus types. Different maneuvers: HINTS+ battery, Dix-Hallpike test, Supine Roll test.~Different Particle Repositioning Techniques will be proposed according to specific tests: Epley and Gufoni maneuvers.~Risk Score is used to assess stroke risk for transient ischaemic attack (TIA): ABCD2 and the Canadian TIA Risk Score"

Trial Locations (5)

G5J 2K5

Centre Hospitalier d'Amqui, Amqui

G4W 2W5

Centre Hospitalier de Matane, Matane

G5V 3R8

Centre Hospitalier de Montmagny, Saint Thomas de Montmagny

G5Y4T8

Hopital St-Georges, Saint-Georges

G0R 1Z0

Hopital Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, Ste. Anne de la Pocatière

All Listed Sponsors
lead

CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval

OTHER