Epley maneuver
Treatment for Vertigo
Typical Dosage: Specific head and body movements performed by trained clinician or self-administered
Effectiveness
95%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
25
Participants
12K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
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Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
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Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Specific head and body movements performed by trained clinician or self-administered
Time to Effect
Immediate to 24 hours
Treatment Duration
Single session, repeated if necessary
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
3(Treat 3 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$1,000
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.3
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$105.26
Cost per Remission
$117.65
Comparison vs Watchful waiting / Symptomatic drugs
Cost Difference
$-500/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.30 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Epley maneuver Outcomes
for Vertigo
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+95%
Response Rate
+90%
Remission Rate
+85%
Common Side Effects
Temporary dizziness/nausea during maneuver
+30%
Neck discomfort
+7%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
3 active trials recruiting for Epley maneuver in Vertigo
Testing the Epley Maneuver for Treating Dizziness in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Study
NCT07111000NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
118 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Sep 1, 2025
Personalized Treatment of Refractory BPPV
NCT06725966RECRUITINGNA
54 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Started: Jul 1, 2024
Treatment of Posterior Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo With Mechanical Rotational Chair.
NCT05834452ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
128 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Aalborg, Denmark
Started: Apr 12, 2023
Completed Clinical Trials
11 completed trials for Epley maneuver in Vertigo
The Epley Maneuver Versus Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises in the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
NCT04715282COMPLETEDNA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Mar 1, 2016
The Treatment of Posterior Semicircular Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
NCT02029508COMPLETEDPHASE3
99 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Seoul, South Korea
Started: Oct 1, 2012
Evaluation of the Prevalence of BPPV and Longterm Effects of Its Therapy Using the Rotundum Device in Retirement Homes
NCT03643354COMPLETEDNA
453 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Zurich, Switzerland
Started: Nov 25, 2018
Treatments for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
NCT00000359COMPLETEDPHASE2
150 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Houston, United States
Started: Oct 1, 1998
Comparison of EM and SM+ Maneuvers in Patients With BPPV
NCT05853328COMPLETEDNA
214 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ostend, Belgium +2 more
Started: Jun 1, 2020
Effectiveness of the Epley Manoeuvre Performed in Primary Care to Treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
NCT01969513COMPLETEDNA
153 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Started: Nov 1, 2012
Treating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in ED Patients
NCT00641797COMPLETEDNA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Allentown, United States
Started: Nov 1, 2006
Comparison of Home-Based Exercise on the Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Symptoms
NCT03230513COMPLETEDNA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Oct 1, 2015
Clinical Aspects of Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Migraine
NCT02615314COMPLETED
232 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Jan 1, 2015
Automated Robotic Maneuvering System (RMS) vs Manual Reposition Maneuver in Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
NCT05352555COMPLETEDPHASE1, PHASE2
75 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Started: Feb 15, 2022
Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation Program on Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance in Population With Vertigo
NCT05392595COMPLETEDNA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lahore, Pakistan
Started: May 30, 2022
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