Evaluation of Gait and Balance Parameters in Patients With Chronic Vestibulopathy (NCT07611604) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Gait and Balance Parameters in Patients With Chronic Vestibulopathy
Turkey (Türkiye)58 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This observational, cross-sectional, comparative study aims to evaluate gait and balance parameters in adults with chronic vestibulopathy and to compare the findings with healthy individuals. Participants will include adults aged 18 to 65 years with chronic vestibular dysfunction and age- and sex-matched healthy controls without vestibular symptoms. Balance confidence, fear of falling, vestibular function, postural control, center of pressure measurements, and gait parameters will be assessed using clinical scales, videonystagmography, the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance, and the Euleria Lab system. The study is expected to provide information about the functional effects of chronic vestibulopathy on gait and balance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
For the chronic vestibulopathy group:
* Aged 18 to 65 years
* Having dizziness and/or imbalance complaints for at least 1 year
* Having a clinical diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral chronic vestibular dysfunction
* Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form
* Having sufficient cognitive and physical ability to understand and perform the assessment tests
For the healthy control group:
* Aged 18 to 65 years
* Having similar age and sex characteristics to the patient group
* No history of vestibular disease, dizziness, or imbalance
* No known neurological, orthopedic, or serious systemic disease that may affect gait or balance
* Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form
* Having sufficient cognitive and physical ability to understand and perform the assessment tests
Exclusion Criteria:
For both groups:
* Uncorrected visual impairment at a level that may affect assessment results
* Presence of neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatologic disease that may affect gait and balance performance
* History of surgery or serious trauma affecting the lower extremity within the last 6 months
* Cognitive, communication-related, or physical impairment that may prevent compliance with assessment tests
* Inability to stand or walk independently without an assistive device
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
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Step Length
Timeframe: Baseline
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Step Width
Timeframe: Baseline
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Lower Extremity Internal Rotation Angle During Walking
Timeframe: Baseline
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Lower Extremity External Rotation Angle During Walking