Dizziness and vertigo are among the most common reasons for clinical consultation worldwide and represent key risk factors for falls, particularly in neurologic and neuroorthopedic patient populations. Early identification of balance and gait impairments is therefore relevant for fall prevention....
Smartphone-based vestibular and gait analysis shows promise for remote fall-risk screening in dizzy patients, but clinical adoption should await prospective validation studies with larger, diverse populations before replacing standard vestibular assessments.
A validated smartphone tool for remote fall-risk assessment could dramatically expand access to vestibular screening, particularly for older adults and underserved populations who cannot easily visit specialist clinics.
- 01Study evaluates smartphone sensors as a remote tool for vestibular and gait assessment.
- 02Target population includes patients with dizziness and vertigo in neurologic/neuro-orthopedic settings.
- 03Fall risk is assessed without clinic-based posturography or lab equipment.
- 04Published in Frontiers in Digital Health; PMID 42491455.
- 05Remote digital health approach could improve screening reach but requires validation.
Smartphone-based vestibular and gait analysis can remotely assess fall risk in patients with dizziness and vertigo.
studypartially supportedSmartphone tools can replace or supplement clinic-based vestibular assessment equipment.
studyunclear- PMID
- 42491455
- DOI
- 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1798559.
- Journal
- Frontiers in Digital Health
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 2b
- Population
- Patients presenting with dizziness and vertigo in neurologic and neuro-orthopedic contexts
- Intervention
- Smartphone-based vestibular and gait analysis
Primary outcomes
Fall risk assessment accuracy; Vestibular and gait measurement via smartphone sensors