Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional
vertigo (BPPV), characterized by spinning sensations from vestibular
disturbances, significantly impairs patients' quality of life. Given recent
links between BPPV, oxidative stress, and inflammation, this study aimed to
compare the effects of oral lumbrokinase DLBS1033 and betahistine mesylate on
inflammation, quality of life, and dizziness symptoms in BPPV patients.Methods: This randomized controlled
double-masked trial was conducted from April to August 2024. We enrolled 44 BPPV
patients (18-65 years old), diagnosed via history and Dix-Hallpike maneuver,
excluding those with confounding conditions. Quality of life, dizziness
severity, and inflammatory biomarkers (TNF-α, IL-1β, VCAM-1) were assessed at
baseline, day 7, and day 14. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0.Results: Forty-four participants
(63.64?male, mean age 48.45±11.02 years) were equally randomized to oral
lumbrokinase DLBS1033 (n=22) or betahistine mesylate (n=22) with no dropouts or
adverse events. Independent T-tests revealed significant differences between
groups' quality of life, dizziness severity, and inflammatory biomarker levels.
Oral lumbrokinase DLBS1033 resulted in more rapid improvements in quality of
life and inflammation reduction, particularly within the first seven days,
confirmed by ANOVA and multiple linear regression.Conclusions: Oral lumbrokinase DLBS1033 demonstrated
significant therapeutic advantages over betahistine mesylate for BPPV, shown by
reduced pro-inflammatory biomarkers, improved quality of life, and faster
dizziness resolution. These findings suggest oral lumbrokinase DLBS1033 is a
promising and more effective pharmacotherapeutic option for BPPV. Future
research should include direct comparisons with canalith repositioning
maneuvers and account for psychological and dietary factors.