Ai Chi-Based Rehabilitation for Peripheral Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction
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Conditions studied: Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction, Vestibular Disorders, Dizziness, Vertigo Benign Positional, Dizziness and Vertigo, Vestibular Function Disorder
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an Ai Chi-based rehabilitation program on balance, dizziness severity, and quality of life in patients with unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard home-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises or an intervention group receiving additional Ai Chi sessions. The intervention will be conducted over a 4-week period with a total of 10 sessions under the supervision of a certified therapist.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07559162
- Run by
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
- People needed
- 38
- Starts
- 2026-04-27
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-27
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between 18 and 70 years
- Diagnosis of unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction
- Presence of dizziness symptoms for at least 3 months
- Ability to participate in Ai Chi and aquatic exercise program
- Berg Balance Scale score ≥21
- Willingness to participate in the study
You may not qualify if…
- Inability to complete assessment tests and questionnaires
- Severe systemic disease that may interfere with exercise participation
- Central vestibular disorders
- Berg Balance Scale score ≤20
- Severe visual or hearing impairment
- Initiation or change of psychiatric medication within the last 3 weeks
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease
- Contraindications to hydrotherapy, including water phobia, behavioral disorders, dyspnea at rest, incontinence, known chlorine allergy, open wounds, acute systemic illness, epilepsy, tracheostomy, permanent drainage devices, immunodeficiency, or known neurological disorders
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