All subjects gave their consent in writing to take part in this study. All tests performed are internationally approved and do not entail any morbidity or mortality to the subject. This study was approved by the directors of Clı´nica Neurotolo´gica del Parque.The authors disclose no conflicts of interest.Author contributions: Ricardo D'Albora: this author came up with the idea of combining the suppression head impulse paradigm (SHIMP) with the head impulse paradigm (HIMP) tests using a diagnostic headband in the clinical bedside setting as a means to improve the performance of the HIMP test. Ricardo designed the study model, performed all tests, and assessed the VOR gains. Corresponding author.Rodrigo Noboa: Collaborator in the design of the model.