Vestibular Migraine Research
Explore research on vestibular migraine, including diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment, vestibular symptoms and rehabilitation.
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Cognitive functions in patients with vestibular migraine: Is there any difference from patients with migraine headaches only?
Authors: Dere B, Özdemir HN, Eraslan Boz H, Akdal G, Çelebisoy N Observational study
This study explored cognitive functions in patients with vestibular migraine (VM) compared to those with migraine headaches only (MO). Researchers tested 97 participants, including 34 with VM, 31 with MO, and 32…
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Clinical and audiovestibular findings in pediatric vestibular migraine spectrum disorders.
Authors: Manriquez J, Niklitschek M, Phillips T, Waissbluth S Observational study
Vestibular migraine in children is a common cause of dizziness. This study looked at children diagnosed with vestibular migraine and related disorders. Researchers analyzed data from 32 patients aged 5 to 17 years…
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What Do Vestibular Tests Reveal in Vestibular Migraine?
Authors: Yay G, Yilmaz MS, Elden H, Delibas K, Ozturk A Observational study
Vestibular migraine (VM) causes recurrent vertigo but lacks specific diagnostic tests. This study examined three tests: videonystagmography (VNG), caloric testing, and video head impulse test (vHIT). Researchers…
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Cognitive impairment in vestibular migraine: a PubMed-based systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors: Di M, Hu L, Li C, Yin X, Gui S Systematic review / meta-analysis
Cognitive impairment is common in vestibular migraine (VM) patients. This research reviewed studies from 2010 to 2025. The goal was to quantify cognitive issues in VM. Many patients report symptoms like "brain fog"…
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Systemic immune-inflammation index and prognostic nutritional index in vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease: a retrospective comparison with healthy controls.
Authors: Elden H, Dilekci A, Egilmez OK, Guven M, Guven EM Observational study
This study compared the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in patients with vestibular migraine (VM), Meniere's disease (MD), and healthy controls. It included 100…
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Clinical characteristics and exploratory serum biomarker findings in vestibular migraine: a cross-sectional case-control study.
Authors: Liu B, Zhang D, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Guan X Observational study
Vestibular migraine (VM) is a common condition that causes dizziness and headaches. Diagnosing VM can be difficult due to overlapping symptoms with other disorders. This study aimed to better understand VM's clinical…
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Vestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Authors: Booth L, Mageto R, Assadzadeh GE, Lui J Systematic review / meta-analysis
Vestibular migraine (VM) can cause dizziness and balance problems. This research looked at how vestibular rehabilitation (VR) helps adults with VM. Researchers reviewed studies published until May 2025. They followed…
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Clinical otoneurological differences between vestibular migraine and probable vestibular migraine.
Authors: Niklitschek M, Manríquez J, Phillips T, Waissbluth S Observational study
This study examined vestibular migraine (VM) and probable vestibular migraine (PVM) in patients. Researchers aimed to find out how often patients experience hearing loss and balance issues. They looked at data from…
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Visual, vestibular, and ocular motor changes during nitroglycerin-triggered vestibular migraine.
Authors: Villar-Martinez MD, Puledda F, Domingos-Belo C, Bronstein AM, Goadsby PJ Clinical trial
This study explored how nitroglycerin (NTG) can trigger vestibular migraine (VM) symptoms. Researchers focused on changes in nystagmus, a type of eye movement, during these attacks. They studied 20 participants…
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Clinical Heterogeneity in Vestibular Migraine Diagnosed Using Bárány Society Criteria: Differences According to Caloric-Test-Based Evidence of Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction.
Authors: Wang Y, Liang Y, Ling X, Wang Q, Li K Observational study
Vestibular migraine (VM) causes vertigo and has different symptoms in patients. This study looked at 181 VM patients diagnosed using specific criteria. Researchers divided patients into two groups: those with caloric…
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Can video head impulse testing aid differential assessment of suspected vestibular migraine attacks?
Authors: Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang D Review
Vestibular migraine is a condition causing dizziness and balance issues linked to migraines. It can be challenging to differentiate from other vestibular disorders like Ménière's disease. This research reviews the…
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Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Literature Search and Narrative Review of Diagnostic Criteria, Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches.
Authors: Demir ÜF, Karakus Dilbaz F Systematic review / meta-analysis
This review highlights important findings about vestibular migraine. It summarizes diagnostic criteria and treatment options. Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine that causes dizziness and balance issues…
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Elevated interictal plasma CGRP in Meniere's disease: A headache-independent candidate biomarker distinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine.
Authors: Bai Y, Kang JJ, Chae J, Dieterich M, Chu MK Observational study
Researchers studied whether a blood protein called CGRP can help identify Ménière's disease (MD) from vestibular migraine (VM) and chronic migraine (CM). They collected blood samples from adults with MD, VM, CM, and…
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Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Randomized Trial.
Authors: Kirazli G, Uzumcugil H, Kapusizoglu S, Cinar E, Ozdemir HN Clinical trial
This study looked at whether virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR-VestRehab) helps people with vestibular migraine (VM). Researchers included 40 patients aged 18 to 60 with definite VM. Participants…
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Phenotype-guided selection of venlafaxine and topiramate for vestibular migraine: a narrative review.
Authors: Wang T, Luo S, Han J, Li H, Wang Y Review
Vestibular migraine (VM) causes recurrent vertigo and is often underdiagnosed. It has various symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. There are no validated biomarkers for VM. Recent research suggests personalized…
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Flunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated menière's disease: An 8-month retrospective study.
Authors: di Santillo LS, Califano L Observational study
This study looked at two treatments for vestibular migraine (VM) and migraine-associated Menière's disease (MAMD). These conditions cause frequent vertigo and can severely affect quality of life. Researchers analyzed…
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Home-based video-oculography during spontaneous vertigo attacks: A proof-of-concept feasibility study in Ménière's disease and vestibular migraine.
Authors: Grønlund C, Devantier L, Baandrup AO, Bækgaard P, Djurhuus BD Observational study
is group recorded usable eye movement data. The study showed that home-based video-oculography is feasible for measuring eye movements during spontaneous vertigo attacks. This method could help improve the diagnosis…
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Caloric-vHIT Dissociation in Vestibular Migraine: An Observational, Retrospective Case Series Study.
Authors: Palomino-Diaz C, Blanco-Pareja M, Sánchez-Del-Río M, Manrique-Huarte R, Irimia-Sieira P, Pérez-Fernández N Case report / case series
Caloric-vHIT dissociation is often linked to Ménière's disease, but its role in vestibular migraine is unclear. This study aimed to analyze caloric-vHIT dissociation in seven patients with definite vestibular…
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Differentiating Ménière Disease and Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective MRI Study of Endolymphatic Hydrops.
Authors: Gagnon C, Letourneau L, Saliba I Observational study
High-resolution MRI has improved the ability to detect endolymphatic hydrops. This advancement helps distinguish Ménière disease (MD) from vestibular migraine (VM). The study focused on patients experiencing vertigo…
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Combined biofeedback and vestibular rehabilitation therapy for vestibular migraine: clinical efficacy and neurobiochemical correlates.
Authors: Zhang T, Zhang Y, Sun J, Lv L, Wang H Laboratory / animal study
Vestibular migraine (VM) leads to recurrent vertigo with limited treatment options available. This study explored the combined effects of biofeedback therapy and vestibular rehabilitation. Researchers enrolled 148 VM…