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Incremental VOR Adaptation (IVA) improved dynamic visual acuity (DVA) more effectively than traditional vestibular physical therapy (VPT) in patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction (PVH). These DVA improvements were stable six months post-intervention.

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  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Peripheral vestibular hypofunction (PVH) impacts a significant population, causing impaired dynamic visual acuity (DVA) during head movements.
  • Gaze stability is crucial for maintaining clear vision during motion, and its impairment affects daily activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of a novel gaze stability training, Incremental VOR Adaptation (IVA), against traditional vestibular physical therapy (VPT) for improving DVA in PVH patients.
  • To assess the durability of DVA improvements following IVA and VPT interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, controlled, cross-over trial (INVENT) involving 24 participants with chronic PVH.
  • Participants received either IVA or VPT for 3 weeks, followed by a washout period and then the alternate intervention.
  • Dynamic visual acuity (DVA) was measured at baseline, post-intervention, post-washout, and at 6-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The Incremental VOR Adaptation (IVA) intervention group consistently showed lower (better) dynamic visual acuity (DVA) scores compared to the vestibular physical therapy (VPT) group.
  • A significant main effect of side was observed, with lower DVA scores for contralesional compared to ipsilesional head rotation.
  • No significant effect of time was found, indicating stable DVA scores from baseline through the 6-month follow-up, with no significant interactions between group, side, or time.

Conclusions:

  • Incremental VOR Adaptation (IVA) demonstrates superior effectiveness in improving dynamic visual acuity (DVA) compared to traditional vestibular physical therapy (VPT).
  • DVA improvements achieved through either IVA or VPT are stable and persist for at least six months post-intervention.
  • The findings suggest that gaze stability training, once established, exerts a lasting influence on DVA in patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction (PVH).