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G Schmid¹, P Henningsen, M Dieterich

¹Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Langerstr 381675 Munich, Germany.

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Psychotherapy may effectively treat complex dizziness disorders when medical causes are unclear or linked to psychiatric conditions. This review highlights preliminary evidence for cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with relaxation or vestibular rehabilitation.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Neurology
Psychotherapy

Background:

Complex dizziness disorders often lack clear organic explanations or are linked to psychiatric conditions, affecting 30-50% of cases.
A significant majority (80%) of patients with these disorders experience severe daily and occupational impairment.
Inadequate diagnosis and treatment are common for patients with medically unexplained or psychiatric-related dizziness.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review psychotherapeutic approaches for treating dizziness.
To evaluate the efficacy of these treatments in cases of medically unexplained or psychiatric-related dizziness.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was performed across Medline, PSYNDEX, and PsycINFO databases.
Included were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on psychotherapy for patients with dizziness.
Effect sizes (ES) were calculated using Hedges' g, heterogeneity was assessed with the Q statistic, and study quality was evaluated.

Main Results:

Three RCTs were included, all utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy with relaxation or vestibular rehabilitation.
Psychotherapy showed a positive effect on dizziness-related outcomes (mean ES = 0.46).
Effects on anxiety (ES = 0.10) and depression (ES = 0.17) were less pronounced, with minimal changes in control groups.

Conclusions:

Preliminary evidence suggests psychotherapy can be effective for medically unexplained or psychiatric-related dizziness.
Further research with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up RCTs is recommended.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with other techniques shows promise for improving dizziness symptoms.