After the patient has received the drug, the eye movements should be minimized or eliminated during the test. This new approach may be repeated on patients once a week for up to four consecutive weeks based on the patient's symptoms and the results of the hearing and balance tests. Between treatments, Dr. Ruckenstein says the patient is free to resume all normal activities. Dr. Ruckenstein has used this technique on more than 25 patients and reported that all the patients experienced relief of their Meniere's symptoms, without compromising any hearing function. He presented these findings at this year's Association for Research in Otorhinolaryngology meeting.
Select patients are available for interview upon request.