Effect of Semont maneuver and Brandt-Daroff exercises on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Objective. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of single session of Semont maneuver and Brand Daroff exercises in treatment of BPPV. Methods. This controlled single blinded randomized control trial (RCT) approved by “IEC, GJUS&T, Hisar” on vide letter no. PTY/2022/155 dated on 21/04/2022. 30 patients (18 years of age and above) of posterior semicircular canal BPPV divided into two groups; Group 1 (N=16) was intervention group treated with Semont maneuver & Brandt-Daroff exercises and Group 2 (N=14) was control group in which Brandt-Daroff exercises were given. Subjects were diagnosed with the help of Dix-Hallpike maneuver, visual vertigo analysis scale, questionnaire for self-diagnosis of BPPV and dizziness handicap inventory score. Paired t-test was used to compare data within groups and unpaired t-test was used to compare data between intervention and control group. Results. VAS and total DHI scores at the start of the study were not statistically significant (p=0.28, p=0.80, respectively) between the treatment group and control group. VAS and DHI scores statistically significantly improved after the intervention in group 1 (VAS 6.75±.68, p<0.001; Total-DHI =42.87±8.69; p<0.001). On the other hand, in the group 2, no significant difference was observed (VAS 1.21±.68, p=0.56; Total-DHI =2.29±8.69; p=.67). In addition, significant improvements were observed in VAS and total DHI scores in patients who underwent the Semont maneuver and Brandt-Daroff compared to those in the group 2 (p<0.01, p<0.01, respectively). Conclusion. Semont maneuver and Brandt Daroff exercises are safe and more effective in treatment of BPPV in majority of patient.