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Cognitive behavior therapy for chronic subjective dizziness: a randomized, controlled trial.

Sarah Edelman¹, Alison E J Mahoney, Phillip D Cremer

¹Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, University of New South Wales at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.

American Journal of Otolaryngology

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A brief cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention significantly improved physical symptoms and disability in patients with chronic subjective dizziness. This 3-session treatment offers a simple, cost-effective solution for managing dizziness-related issues.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Medical Research

Background:

Chronic subjective dizziness significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
Existing treatments may not fully address the physical and functional aspects of dizziness.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention for chronic subjective dizziness.
To assess the impact of CBT on physical symptoms, disability, and psychologic distress.

Main Methods:

Forty-one patients with chronic subjective dizziness were randomized to immediate CBT or a wait-list control.
A 3-session CBT intervention, adapted from panic disorder treatment, was administered.
Outcomes measured included dizziness-related disability, physical symptoms, safety behaviors, and psychologic distress.

Main Results:

Significant reductions in disability (Dizziness Handicap Inventory) and physical symptoms (Dizziness Symptoms Inventory) were observed.
Avoidance and safety behaviors decreased significantly (Safety Behaviours Inventory).
No significant changes were found in psychologic distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales).

Conclusions:

A brief, 3-session CBT intervention effectively improves dizziness-related symptoms, disability, and functional impairment.
This psychologic approach offers a potentially simple and cost-effective treatment for chronic subjective dizziness.
CBT may be a valuable therapeutic option for managing the multifaceted aspects of chronic dizziness.