Personalized medicine to treat refractory benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, through computational fluid dynamics analysis from magnetic resonance image reconstructions

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, often effectively treated with standard canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRMs). However, approximately 12.5% of cases remain refractory, leading to persistent symptoms and increased healthcare burden. Varia...

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Autores: Rossi Izquierdo, Marcos, Santos Pérez, Sofía María de la Soledad, Arán Tapia, Ismael, Blanco Ulla, Miguel, Arán González, Ismael, Vaamonde Sánchez-Andrade, Isabel, Franco-Gutiérrez, Virginia, Pérez Muñuzuri, Vicente, Pérez Muñuzuri, Alberto, Soto Varela, Andrés
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:minerva_____::7308b7f35ad47134488be356393114ed
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46589
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Canalith repositioning maneuvers
Computational fluid dynamics
Mechanical rotation chair
MRI
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Sumario:Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, often effectively treated with standard canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRMs). However, approximately 12.5% of cases remain refractory, leading to persistent symptoms and increased healthcare burden. Variations in the anatomical orientation of the semicircular canals (SCCs) may explain the resistance to conventional maneuvers. This study explores a personalized medicine approach, utilizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based on MRI reconstructions to tailor CRMs with the help of mechanical rotation chair according to individual inner ear anatomy. Methods: We conducted a randomized, multicenter, open-label study targeting patients with refractory posterior canal BPPV. Participants were allocated to either a control group (receiving repeated standard CRMs and Brandt-Daroff exercises) or an intervention group (receiving personalized CRMs based on CFD simulations derived from MRI scans). The intervention group’s maneuvers were executed using a mechanical rotational chair designed for precise angulation. Primary outcomes included resolution of nystagmus and vertigo symptoms, while secondary outcomes measured the reduction in healthcare visits and improved quality of life (Dizziness Handicap Inventory score). Discussion: Personalized CRMs based on CFD models may enhance treatment efficacy for refractory BPPV by optimizing maneuver angles according to the specific SCC orientation. This approach could significantly reduce symptom persistence, decrease the need for repeated healthcare visits, and improve patient outcomes. The use of non-invasive MRI and CFD techniques represents a novel step toward individualized treatment in vestibular disorders, with potential for broader application in personalized otoneurology. Further analysis will determine the extent of clinical benefit and cost-effectiveness of this approach. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, Identifier: NCT06725966.