Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Gait, Balance, and Coordination in Post Concussion Combat … (NCT07717528) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Gait, Balance, and Coordination in Post Concussion Combat Athletes
Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in improving gait and balance among post-concussion combat athletes aged 18-25 years. Eligible participants diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post-concussion symptoms will be randomly assigned to either a vestibular rehabilitation group or a control group receiving conventional rehabilitation. Gait performance, balance, post-concussion symptom severity, and concussion severity will be assessed using the Timed Tandem Gait (TTG) Test, Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6), and Cantu Concussion Grading Scale. Outcome measures will be evaluated at baseline and after the 8-week intervention to determine the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in enhancing functional recovery following concussion.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
* Age 18-30 years.
* Combat sport athletes (e.g, boxing, MMA, karate) with at least 2 years of training experience.
* Experiencing post-concussion symptoms affecting gait, balance, or coordination
* Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
* History of moderate to severe TBI or repeated concussions (\>3 cantu scale)
* Preexisting vestibular or neurological disorders unrelated to concussion (e.g., Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis).
* Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting gait or balance.
* Visual or auditory impairments that interfere with assessments.
* Use of medications that influence balance or coordination (e.g., sedatives, muscle relaxants).
* Unwillingness or inability to participate in the full duration of the rehabilitation protocol.
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?
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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
1
Gait Performance Assessed Using the Timed Tandem Gait (TTG) Test
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 8 (post-intervention)
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Balance Performance Assessed Using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 8 (post-intervention)