Comparing vestibular rehabilitation exercises and general fitness training for dizziness and balance issues
The Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises and General Fitness Training pn Dizziness, Balance Confidence, and Mobility in Individuals With Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests whether special exercises for dizziness can help people with balance issues feel better compared to regular fitness training.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT05959967 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises (VRE) versus General Fitness Training (GFT) in adults with vestibular disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the VRE or GFT group and will engage in 60-minute exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. The study will assess improvements in gaze stabilization, balance, and gait for VRE, as well as overall fitness improvements for GFT, to determine which intervention is more beneficial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 with a confirmed diagnosis of a vestibular disorder who can walk unassisted.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic diseases, or those with neuromuscular disorders affecting balance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide targeted exercise interventions that significantly improve balance and mobility for individuals with vestibular disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on vestibular rehabilitation, this specific comparison of VRE and GFT is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female participants aged 18 - 60 years. * Diagnosis of a vestibular disorder confirmed by a healthcare professional. * Able to walk unassisted for at least 10 meters. * Able to understand and comply with the procedures of this study. * Willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease that contraindicates physical exercise. * Neuromuscular disorders that may affect balance and mobility other than the diagnosed vestibular disorder. * History of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months. * Currently participating in another interventional clinical trial. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Where this trial is running
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza
- Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University — Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
- Email: mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201064442032
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.