Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises vs. General Fitness Training on Dizziness, Balance Confidence… (NCT05959967) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises vs. General Fitness Training on Dizziness, Balance Confidence, and Mobility in Individuals With Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2023-07-25
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises (VRE) and General Fitness Training (GFT) in adults diagnosed with vestibular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does VRE lead to better improvements in gaze stabilization, balance, and gait than GFT? Does GFT lead to more improvements in overall fitness than VRE? Participants will be randomly assigned to either the VRE or GFT group and will participate in 60-minute exercise sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare the improvements in the two groups to see which intervention is more effective.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female participants aged 18 - 60 years.
* Diagnosis of a vestibular disorder confirmed by a healthcare professional.
* Able to walk unassisted for at least 10 meters.
* Able to understand and comply with the procedures of this study.
* Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease that contraindicates physical exercise.
* Neuromuscular disorders that may affect balance and mobility other than the diagnosed vestibular disorder.
* History of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months.
* Currently participating in another interventional clinical trial.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS) Scores from Baseline to 8 Weeks
Timeframe: Changes between Baseline and 8 weeks
2
Change in Biodex Balance System Scores from Baseline to 8 Weeks