Heart rhythm patterns in people with dizzy spells from head position

This research study looks at heart rate patterns in people diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)—a common condition that causes sudden spinning sensations when you move your head in certain directions. Researchers want to understand whether stress and anxiety affect how the nervous system controls your heart rate in people with this condition. The study will compare heart rhythm measurements from BPPV patients with measurements from healthy volunteers.

While doctors know that BPPV involves small crystals in the inner ear moving out of place, recent evidence suggests that stress and anxiety may also play a role in triggering or worsening symptoms. This study aims to measure nervous system activity more objectively to understand the connection between stress and BPPV, which could lead to better treatments.