Impact of environmental factors on otologic and vestibular symptoms.

Date Added
January 4th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00133401
Researcher
Habib Rizk

List of Studies


Keywords
Ears, Environmental Factors, Hearing
Summary

Patients with chronic or episodic recurrent dizziness will track their vestibular symptoms with every episode in the iPhone application, Vertige. They will track their symptoms at the conclusion of every episode for a total of six (6) months. The app has a geolocation software that will pair environmental data (barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.) with symptoms. We will then analyze the data to evaluate for associations.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Habib Rizk
(843) 876-0112
rizkh@musc.edu

Identification of proinflammatory biomarkers in episodic recurrent vertigo to differentiate Meniere's disease from Vestibular Migraine

Date Added
November 7th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00140623
Researcher
Habib Rizk

List of Studies


Keywords
Ears, Genetics, Hearing, Inflammation
Summary

We are interested in seeing which biomarkers are involved in the pathophysiological pathways of vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease. To this end, we will have eligible patients undergo peripheral blood draws to establish a biobank. The blood samples collected will undergo in vitro testing to determine the cytokine profiles of the immune cells and will also undergo genetic testing. Data and samples collected will be used for future studies as well.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Habib Rizk
843 876-0112
rizkh@musc.edu



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