Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Vestibular exercises to reduce fatigue after stroke

Official title: The Effect of Vestibular Exercise Program on Fatigue, Balance and Gait in Patients With Stroke

Run by Hacettepe University · NCT06956183 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether adding vestibular exercises to rehab can reduce tiredness in adults who had an anterior circulation stroke at least six months ago.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorHacettepe University
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 15, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 26, 2026
Study endsMarch 26, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT06956183 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–65 with an anterior circulation stroke at least six months ago who can walk (FAC stage 3 or higher), have a MoCA score of at least 22, and can attend clinic sessions are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other medical or orthopedic conditions causing primary fatigue, severe aphasia, or those taking medications that alter cognition or fatigue are unlikely to benefit from these specific exercises.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial compares a vestibular exercise program with conventional rehabilitation in people living with chronic stroke, using one-hour sessions three times per week. Participants will be assessed for perceived and physiologic fatigue before and after the intervention, with additional measures of balance and gait. Eligible volunteers are adults aged 18–65 with an anterior circulation stroke at least six months earlier, able to ambulate (Functional Ambulation Classification stage 3 or higher) and with MoCA ≥22. People with other medical conditions causing fatigue, severe aphasia, or taking medications that affect cognition or fatigue are excluded.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, vestibular exercises could reduce how tired patients feel and help speed functional recovery during rehabilitation.

How similar studies have gone: Vestibular rehabilitation has documented benefits for balance and dizziness, but using vestibular exercises specifically to reduce post-stroke fatigue is a relatively novel and limited-evidence approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the study Being between the ages of 18-65 Having had an anterior circulation stroke at least 6 months ago Being at least stage 3 according to the Functional Ambulation Classification Scoring at least 22 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having another orthopedic, neurological or other systemic disease that prevents working Having severe aphasia Having a disease other than stroke that causes primary fatigue Using medication that will affect cognitive status Using medication that will affect fatigue

Where it's running

  • Hacettepe University
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Hacettepe University
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.