Examining activity and participation in people with vestibular disorders
Impairments and Personal Factors Associated with Activity and Participation in Vestibular Rehabilitation
NA · University of Pittsburgh · NCT06271694
This study is trying to see how different personal factors affect recovery and quality of life for adults with dizziness and balance issues during their rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06271694 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the relationship between impairments and personal factors with activity and participation in adults diagnosed with unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Participants aged 18 and older will be recruited at the start of vestibular rehabilitation, and data will be collected before and after the rehabilitation process. The goal is to understand how these factors influence recovery and improve quality of life for individuals experiencing dizziness and imbalance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with symptomatic dizziness and a medical diagnosis of unilateral vestibular hypofunction.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairment, poor visual acuity, loss of protective sensation, or inability to engage in community mobility may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies and improve the quality of life for patients with vestibular disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in vestibular rehabilitation, indicating that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - 18-years and older with symptomatic complaints of dizziness and/or imbalance and a medical diagnosis of unilateral vestibular hypofunction Exclusion Criteria: * 1. Cognition \<18 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * 2. Visual acuity worse than 20/40 with corrected lenses * 3. Loss of protective distal sensation (defined as the inability to feel a 4.31 size monofilament on the plantar surface of the foot) * 4. Inability to engage in community mobility
Where this trial is running
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- UPMC-Rehab Institute — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brooke Klatt, PhD — Assistant Professor
- Study coordinator: Chelsea Behling
- Email: chb317@pitt.edu
- Phone: 412-624-8811
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.
Conditions: Vestibular Disorder, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Activity and Participation