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This study introduces a new dynamic experiment to measure perceived verticality. The findings suggest that specific control theory parameters can effectively differentiate between healthy individuals and those with vestibular hypofunction.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Vestibular System Research
Human Perception Studies

Background:

The perceived vertical is crucial for spatial orientation and balance.
Existing methods like the Subjective Visual Vertical test offer insights but can be complemented by dynamic approaches.
Vestibular hypofunction significantly impacts spatial orientation and balance control.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the perceived vertical using a novel dynamic virtual reality experiment.
To assess the utility of Control Theory parameters in characterizing transient responses during a perceived vertical task.
To determine if these parameters can distinguish between individuals with normal vestibular function and those with vestibular hypofunction.

Main Methods:

A dynamic virtual reality experiment was developed, presenting a visual target (white stripe) in goggles.
Participants adjusted their head's roll angle to align the stripe with the gravitational vertical.
Data from 28 healthy subjects and 5 patients with vestibular hypofunction were analyzed using six Control Theory parameters.

Main Results:

Six parameters derived from Control Theory were extracted to characterize transient response.
Parameters for healthy subjects exhibited normal distribution.
The study successfully discriminated between normal subjects and patients using one or two control parameters.

Conclusions:

The novel dynamic experiment provides a complementary approach to assess perceived verticality.
Control Theory parameters offer a quantifiable method for analyzing responses in perceived vertical tasks.
These parameters show potential for diagnosing vestibular hypofunction.