Balance Dimensions-Based Rehabilitation Program in People With Acquired Brain Injury (NCT07696663) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Balance Dimensions-Based Rehabilitation Program in People With Acquired Brain Injury
Spain68 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether a rehabilitation program based on different dimensions of balance can improve balance, mobility, walking ability, and quality of life in people with acquired brain injury.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Does this rehabilitation program improve balance?
* Does it improve mobility and walking ability?
* Does it reduce the risk of falls?
* Does it improve quality of life?
Researchers will compare a specific balance rehabilitation program with conventional physiotherapy to determine whether the balance program provides additional benefits.
Participants with acquired brain injury who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive treatment for 12 weeks.
Participants will:
* Complete balance and mobility assessments before starting treatment.
* Receive either the balance rehabilitation program or conventional physiotherapy five times per week.
* Complete assessments immediately after treatment and again 6 and 12 weeks later.
The information obtained from this study may help improve rehabilitation programs and daily functioning for people with acquired brain injury.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
* Diagnosis of acquired brain injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, brain tumor, or encephalitis).
* At least 2 months since the brain injury.
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score greater than 24.
* Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 3 or lower.
* Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device.
* Clinical stability and ability to participate in a rehabilitation program.
* Written informed consent signed by the participant.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 24 or lower).
* Severe functional dependence (mRS score greater than 3).
* Unstable medical conditions that may interfere with participation.
* Severe musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or other conditions that prevent safe participation in the intervention.
* Severe communication disorders that prevent understanding of study procedures.
* Participation in another clinical trial that may interfere with the study results.
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
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Balance performance assessed using the Spanish adaptation of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test validated in people with acquired brain injury (BESTest_DCA).
Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks (end of intervention)