Welcome to the Balance Disorders Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Barriers to Care for Adults with Vestibular Disorders

Have you experienced dizziness and/or balance problems (peripheral vestibular disorder)? You may be eligible for a research study to identify barriers and facilitators to accessing care for individuals diagnosed with peripheral vestibular disorders. Participants will be asked to complete a one-on-one interview and, about one year after the interview, a focus group. Compensation is provided.

Balance Disorders

Healthy Volunteer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 1 years

VISITS: 1 interview and 1 focus group

LOCATION: Zoom videoconferencing

COMPENSATION: up to $150

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

REGISTRY

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pepper Center Research Registry for Older Adults

Are you at least 60 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in the Pepper Center Research Registry to help researchers learn more about aging, mobility, and balance.

AGE: 60 and older

DURATION: 10-15 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: Over the phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Neurological Disorders, Ear, Nose, and Throat