Falls and physical function in older patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): findings from a placebo controlled, double blinded randomized control trial

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the commonest cause of vertigo in older adults. Due to its high incidence in older adults presenting with falls, vestibular assessment is recommended in the World Guidelines for Falls Prevention. There is a paucity of evidence in well conducted randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate vitamin D for prevention of BPPV recurrence in relation to falls and function.

Primary outcome: does vitamin D supplementation and dietary interventions in combination with standard care impact falls, fear of falling and function in patients with BPPV.

Post hoc analyses of phase IIa single centre, placebo controlled, double blind RCT evaluating vitamin D supplementation with diet and Canalith Repositioning Procedure (CRP) [Group A] versus diet alone with CRP [Group B] in reducing BPPV recurrence rates and the consequent effects on falls and function …