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Citation
NHSC. Meniett low-pressure pulse generator for Meniere's disease - horizon scanning review. Birmingham: National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC) 2003: 5
Authors' objectives
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Meniett low-pressure pulse generator for Meniere's disease.
Authors' conclusions
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.
Department of Public Health&Epidemiology, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831; Fax: +44 121 414 2269; Email: c.packer@bham.ac.uk
