Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Routine Physical Therapy in Athletes With Post Concussio… (NCT07401706) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Routine Physical Therapy in Athletes With Post Concussion Syndrome
34 participantsStarted 2026-03-22
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial with a parallel design was conducted over six months at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital to compare the effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Routine Physical Therapy on stability, kinesiophobia, and return to sports in athletes with post-concussion syndrome. A total of 34 participants aged 12 to 30 years were enrolled based on specific diagnostic criteria. Non probability convenient sampling was used, followed by random allocation into experimental and control groups through computer generated sequencing and sealed envelope concealment. Single blinding was done, with participants unaware of their assigned intervention.
The experimental group received a Vestibular Rehabilitation program consisting of balance training, habituation exercises, and gaze stabilization, while the control group underwent Routine Physical Therapy involving ankle strategies and elliptical training. Both interventions were administered for 30 minutes, three times per week, over four weeks. Outcomes were measured pre- and post-intervention using validated tools: the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) for postural stability, the Urdu version of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), and the Injury Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Scale (I-PRRS). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26, employing appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests based on normality, with significance set at p \< 0.05. Ethical approval was obtained, informed consent was secured, and all procedures adhered to established ethical standards.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 12 to 30 years
. Fulfil the criteria of post concussion syndrome as highlighted by Tator et al.(2016)which requires presence of at least 3 or more persistent symptoms from standardized list
. Sustained a mTBI in past 3 to 12 weeks
. Having ongoing symptoms from list in PCSS that started 72 hrs or less after an impact
. Exhibit objective deficits on standardized baseline examination enabling vestibular and ocular dysfunction
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.
1This trial is still not yet recruiting — do you know when it might open, and is there a similar vestibular rehabilitation study already available that I could look into now?
2The trial is comparing vestibular rehabilitation to routine physical therapy for post-concussion syndrome in athletes — based on my specific symptoms and how long I've been dealing with them, which of those two approaches do you think would be more appropriate for me right now?
3One of the things this trial is measuring is kinesiophobia, which is fear of movement after injury — is that something you think is affecting my recovery, and should we be addressing it regardless of whether I join a study?
4The trial focuses on stability and return to sports as key outcomes — given where I am in my recovery, do you think I'm at a stage where formal vestibular rehabilitation could realistically help me get back to playing?
5Since this is a Phase NA trial — meaning it may be more focused on comparing existing approaches than testing something brand new — would participating offer me access to care or monitoring beyond what I'd get through my current treatment plan?
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
Kinesiophobia
Timeframe: 4 weeks
2
Stability
Timeframe: 4 weeks
3
Return to sports
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07401706
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences