A Randomized Trial Comparing Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy and Conventional Treatment for Balance and Fatigue in Stroke Patients Aged 30 to 65

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.

Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Post Stroke Fatigue :