Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of balance, anxiety, and depression outcomes
Jiawei Shen, Xinyu Zhao, Yan Huo, Shaoli Chen, Wenhao Deng, Wei Zheng, Jianning Zhang · 2026
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Jiawei Shen and colleagues compared non-drug treatments for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness in a 2026 systematic review and network meta-analysis. The condition causes long-lasting dizziness, unsteadiness, and sensitivity to visual motion. The team pooled 11 randomized trials with 518 patients, covering talking therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, brain stimulation approaches, and combined care.
Neuromodulation, meaning treatment that alters nerve activity with devices, ranked best for balance and anxiety against control and against several rival therapies. No treatment showed a clear effect on depression. Most trials carried a high risk of bias, and the authors rate the findings as low to moderate quality. They call for larger, better trials before firm treatment advice can be given.
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| CREATOR | Jiawei Shen, Xinyu Zhao, Yan Huo, Shaoli Chen, Wenhao Deng, Wei Zheng, Jianning Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |