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Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Post Stroke Fatigue: a Randomized Control Trial
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-05
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate how vestibular rehabilitation therapy compares to conventional stroke therapy in improving balance and reducing post-stroke fatigue in stroke patients. Stroke causes sudden brain damage due to blood vessel issues, often leading to balance problems and fatigue that can persist even after neurological recovery. The study focuses on these common issues because vestibular dysfunction may contribute to falls and fatigue after stroke, affecting quality of life and daily functioning. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group will receive vestibular rehabilitation therapy, which includes exercises involving eye and head movements, balance training, and tasks that promote gaze stability and sensory integration. The other group will receive conventional treatment, consisting of balance exercises, walking training, weight shifting, and muscle strengthening. These treatments are delivered over an 8-week period. During the study, participants will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale and Fatigue Assessment Scale at 8 weeks to measure changes in balance and fatigue. Researchers will monitor progress throughout the treatment period to evaluate the effects of each therapy. Participants will be involved in exercises and assessments designed to track improvements in post-stroke fatigue and balance, helping to understand which therapy better supports recovery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Post Stroke Fatigue :
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient diagnosed with stroke.
- Ability to stand for at least 1 minute without support.
- Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) score 64 24.
- Willingness to participate.
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive Impairment.
- Severe unilateral spatial neglect.
- Severe aphasia.
- Patients who are not willing.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive either vestibular rehabilitation therapy or conventional treatment involving balance and muscle training to improve balance and reduce post-stroke fatigue.
Weekly visits for 8 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Helping Hand Institute of rehabilitation
Mānsehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Pakistan, 2500
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Research Team
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Nadia Azhar MS-NMPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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