Meniett low-pressure pulse generator for Meniere's disease - horizon scanning review
NHSC
Record ID 32004000145
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Meniett low-pressure pulse generator for Meniere's disease.
Authors' recommendations:
Meniett is a low-pressure pulse generator for the treatment of Meniere's disease in people who have not responded to medical treatment and who are otherwise candidates for surgical therapy. Evidence from two small randomised controlled trials (RCTs) indicate that short-term use of Meniett significantly reduces frequency and intensity of vertigo attacks, tinnitus and dizziness compared with placebo and significantly improves hearing at frequencies between 500-1000 Hz. A 2 year follow-up study in 37 patients found a significant reduction in vertigo in 92% of patients. Four RCTs are currently ongoing to evaluate long-term use.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2003
URL for published report:
http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/search
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Meniere Disease
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC)
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