The vestibulo-collic reflex in humans and its use in diagnosis of vertigo

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1058056

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This project will investigate the vestibulo-collic reflex (VCR): a head-stabilising reflex of the neck muscles. The VCR plays an important role in human balance, but is not well-understood. A form of the reflex is used to test vestibular (balance) function in patients with dizziness and vertigo, however the accuracy and interpretation of the test as it is currently used is not optimal. This project aims to improve the accuracy of the VCR in the diagnosis of balance disorders.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $278,691.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Sensory Systems

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

balance disorders | diagnostic test | human | neurophysiology | stability | vestibular function | vestibular system

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