Test-retest reliability of the computerized rotational head impulse test in the pediatric population

<p><strong>Background:</strong> This study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability of computerized rotational head impulse test (crHIT) as an additional clinical tool assess horizontal semi-circular canal (HSCC) function in pediatric population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To re-test crHIT, included 29 normally developing children with a mean age 12.2 years±2.7 (range: 8-17 years) no history vestibular symptoms and disorders. Participants underwent two crHITs within one session crHIT following session. Each protocol using earth fixed target. The was determined quantitative research approach repeated measures design.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean angular vestibulo-ocular reflex (aVOR) gain 1.01 (session 1), 1.00 2), 3) were obtained. Regression analysis revealed significant difference for leftward rotations within-session (p=0.608) between-session (p=0.318) differences measured. same seen rightward revealing (p=0.631) (p=0.523). <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The is reliable assessing HSCC functioning population it demonstrates good repeatability. valuable complementary assessment video (vHIT), since well tolerated by children, simple administer velocities >100°/sec are easily attainable. Extending battery can be diagnostic without adding overall time.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>