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NCT Number: NCT03952936

Vestibular Rehabilitation for Chronic Central Vestibular Deficits: A Case Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation for an individual who has chronic central vestibular deficits due to cerebellar dysfunction. Due to the lack of treatment for chronic cerebellar dysfunction with Physical Therapy, the investigators hope to produce a protocol for chronic cerebellar dysfunction utilizing balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, or any other rehabilitation technique that may alleviate or eliminate symptoms.

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Key information

Conditions

Vestibular Disorder Coordination and Balance Disturbances Ear Diseases Fall Labyrinth Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Vestibular Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Methodist Universtiy

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28311, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation for an individual who has chronic central vestibular deficits due to cerebellar dysfunction. Due to the lack of treatment for chronic cerebellar dysfunction with Physical Therapy, the investigators hope to produce a protocol for chronic cerebellar dysfunction utilizing balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, or any other rehabilitation technique that may alleviate or eliminate symptoms.

Investigators will test the subject initially at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 months post start date to assess for symptom improvement.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Central vestibular deficits

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Other

standard vestibular rehabilitation with gaze stability, balance training, habituation tailored to the subject

Primary outcomes

  1. Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale

    Time frame: 2-6 months

    Perceived self confidence with balance. 16 items are scored on a 0-100% scale. Items are totaled and then averaged. The higher the average score the higher the confidence with balance and the less likely risk there is for falling.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dizziness handicap inventory

    Time frame: 2-6 months

    Perceived handicap from dizziness. Items are scored on a 0, 2 or 4 point scale with adding up the total number of the 26 items. The lower the score, the less perceived amount of handicap is present.

  2. Functional Gait Assessment

    Time frame: 2-6 months

    Gait and balance test. 10 item test rated on each item from 0-3. total score is calculated of 10 items. the higher the score the less likely risk for falling is present.

  3. Motion Sensitivity Quotient

    Time frame: 2-6 months

    Motion sickness indicator. 16 items are scored based on symptom severity and duration. positive items are calculated together to receive a percentage. the lower the percentage the less motion sensitivity a person has.

  4. Modified Clinical Test for Sensory Integration in Balance

    Time frame: 2-6 months

    balance test for sensory system inputs. 6 item test to check for sensory integration with balance. each of the 6 items is calculated for length of time and amount of sway. the less the sway, the lower the score and the better the balance.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Methodist University, North Carolina

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Vestibular Rehabilitation for Chronic Central Vestibular Deficits Due to Cerebellar Dysfunction

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 16, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 23, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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