Validation of the Bilateral Vestibulopathy Questionnaire (BVQ) in English
Validation of the Bilateral Vestibulopathy Questionnaire (BVQ) in English
- Hospital – Speciality: Manchester Royal Infirmary – Ear, Nose and Throat
- Study type: Study involving qualitative methods only
- Funder: Meniere’s Society
Summary
The purpose of this study is to validate the English translation of the Bilateral Vestibulopathy Questionnaire (BVQ), which was originally developed in Dutch and is designed to assess symptoms of bilateral vestibulopathy (a disorder affecting balance). This validation will ensure that the English version of the questionnaire is clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate for English-speaking individuals.
Participant group
Audiology patients
Participant approach
Eligible recruits who meet the internationally agreed criteria for BVP (Strupp et al., 2017) will be identified based on previous vestibular function testing results and clinical diagnoses already available at Manchester University Foundation Trust.
Identified individuals will be contacted by email. A PIS will be included with this invitation, detailing the purpose, procedures, and potential benefits and risks of the study.
Study open date and expected length
Opened: November 2025
Expected end date: January 2026
Results
Pending – this study is still active.
Contact details
Telephone number: 0161 276 5048
Email address: David.Jay@mft.nhs.uk
- IRAS number: 349202
