Comparing vestibular rehabilitation and conventional therapy for stroke patients
Official title: Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Post Stroke Fatigue: a Randomized Control Trial
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06673771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a special balance therapy works better than regular treatment for helping stroke patients improve their balance and reduce fatigue.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mānsehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 21, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 21, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06673771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are stroke patients who can stand for at least one minute without support and have a specific fatigue assessment score.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairment, severe unilateral spatial neglect, or severe aphasia may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of vestibular rehabilitation therapy versus conventional treatment on balance and post-stroke fatigue in stroke patients. It will be a randomized controlled trial involving two experimental groups, each consisting of approximately 28 individuals. The research focuses on understanding how vestibular dysfunction contributes to balance issues and fatigue in stroke survivors, which are common complications following a stroke. By assessing these effects, the study seeks to provide insights into more effective rehabilitation strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance balance and reduce fatigue in stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in vestibular rehabilitation, this specific comparison of therapies in stroke patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with stroke. * Ability to stand for at least 1 minute without support. * Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) score ≥ 24. * Willingness to participate Exclusion Criteria : * Cognitive Impairment. * Severe unilateral spatial neglect. * Severe aphasia. * Patients who are not willing.
Where it's running
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Helping Hand Institute of rehabilitation
Mānsehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nadia Azhar MS-NMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Nadia Azhar MS-NMPT
- Email: Nadia.azhar@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923335281431
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.