Reported thresholds of self-motion perception are influenced by testing paradigm

M. Pleshkov*, N. Rondas, F. Lucieer, L. van Stiphout, M. Janssen, N. Guinand, A. Perez-Fornos, V. Demkin, V. van Rompaey, H. Kingma, R. van de Berg

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Abstract

Background/objective Different testing paradigms have been proposed to investigate perceptual self-motion thresholds. They can differ regarding the amount of possible motions that patients have to choose from. Objective of this study was to compare the two-option paradigm and twelve-option paradigm, to investigate whether reducing the choice options significantly influences the reported thresholds of self-motion perception of healthy subjects. Methods Thirty-three volunteers with no prior vestibular complaints were included and sequentially tested with both paradigms at a random sequence. Perceptual self-motion thresholds were measured using a hydraulic motion platform in the absence of external visual and auditory cues. The platform delivered twelve different movements: six translations and six rotations. Each subject had to report the correct type and direction of movements. Thresholds were determined by a double confirmation of the lowest threshold, in combination with a double rejection of the one-step lower stimulus. Perceptual self-motion thresholds of both paradigms were compared using the mixed model analysis. Results The twelve-option paradigm showed significantly higher reported thresholds for yaw rotations and translations left, right and down (p < 0.001), compared to the two-option paradigm. No statistical difference was found for rolls and translations up. No significant gender effect, learning effect and carry-over effect were present in any of the applied motion directions. Conclusion Reported thresholds of self-motion perception of healthy subjects are influenced by the testing paradigm. The twelve-option paradigm showed significantly higher thresholds than the two-option paradigm. Results obtained with each testing paradigm should, therefore, be compared to paradigm-specific normative data.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5755-5761
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Neurology
Volume269
Issue number11
Early online date16 Mar 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2022

Keywords

  • Self-motion thresholds
  • Motion perception
  • Two-option paradigm
  • Twelve-option paradigm

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