Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Gait, Balance, and Coordination in Post Concussion Combat Athletes

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Conditions studied: Concussion Post Syndrome, Concussion

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in improving gait and balance among post-concussion combat athletes aged 18-25 years. Eligible participants diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post-concussion symptoms will be randomly assigned to either a vestibular rehabilitation group or a control group receiving conventional rehabilitation. Gait performance, balance, post-concussion symptom severity, and concussion severity will be assessed using the Timed Tandem Gait (TTG) Test, Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6), and Cantu Concussion Grading Scale. Outcome measures will be evaluated at baseline and after the 8-week intervention to determine the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in enhancing functional recovery following concussion.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07717528

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

44

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-05-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
• Age 18-30 years.
• Combat sport athletes (e.g, boxing, MMA, karate) with at least 2 years of training experience.
• Experiencing post-concussion symptoms affecting gait, balance, or coordination
• Willing and able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
• History of moderate to severe TBI or repeated concussions (>3 cantu scale)
• Preexisting vestibular or neurological disorders unrelated to concussion (e.g., Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis).
• Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting gait or balance.
• Visual or auditory impairments that interfere with assessments.
• Use of medications that influence balance or coordination (e.g., sedatives, muscle relaxants).
• Unwillingness or inability to participate in the full duration of the rehabilitation protocol.

Where it is running

• Peshawar Sports Complex — Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan

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