Effect of Combined Jinmu-tang and Vestibular Rehabilitation for Geriatric Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Geriatrics & Gerontology International (2024)
Original authors · Sung WS, Hong JW, Park SH, et al.
DOI · 10.1111/ggi.2024.24.082
Summary
One hundred eight patients aged 65 or older with chronic vertigo were assigned to vestibular rehabilitation monotherapy or rehabilitation plus Jinmu-tang combination groups for 8 weeks of treatment. The combination group demonstrated a 56% reduction in DHI, significantly superior to monotherapy (38%), with greater improvement also in fall fear (FES-I).
Key figures
DHI Reduction Rate
56%
Participants
108 subjects
Treatment Period
8 weeks
Conclusion
Adjunctive Jinmu-tang enhances vestibular rehabilitation effects in geriatric vertigo and reduces fall risk.
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