The Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Static Posturography Results in Individuals With Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction Disease
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Static Posturography
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Thirty subjects with unilateral vestibular hypofunction diagnosed by videonystagmography (VNG) were voluntarily included in the study. In addition to Static Posturography test, head thrust test, Unterberger test, bucket test, eyes open/closed tandem stance test, eyes open/closed semitandem stance test, Romberg test, one leg standing on foam floor with eyes open/closed and before vestibular rehabilitation treatment In the initial evaluations, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Dizziness Disability Inventory (DHI) were applied to assess the severity of standing on one leg with eyes open/closed, dynamic visual acuity, vertigo, and fatigue. As a result of the study, it was concluded that vestibular rehabilitation is beneficial in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction and its effectiveness can be monitored with Static Posturography.
Detailed Description
Patients were re-evaluated after 8 weeks of vestibular rehabilitation and the results were compared. The vestibular rehabilitation program was changed every two weeks. During the eight-week period, the patients performed the exercise program 3 times a day with 10 repetitions of each exercise. According to the evaluation results after the treatment, there was a statistically significant improvement in static posturography, especially in the modified-CTSIB test. There was a statistically significant improvement in dynamic visual acuity, head thrust test, bucket test, standing on one leg on firm and foam ground with eyes open/closed, tandem stance test with eyes closed, and Unterberger test. Statistically significant scores were obtained in VAS and DHI results.
Investigators
Begum Sultan Akar
master
Istanbul Gelisim University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Individuals diagnosed with unilateral vestibular hypofunction by VNG
- •Individuals aged 18-65
- •Normal otomicroscopic examination
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with neurological disorders
- •Having physical problems that may interfere with walking
- •Central finding as a result of the VNG test
- •Pathology in temporal bone MRI
- •Having a cognitive impairment that prevents communication
- •Have a severe visual impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Static Posturography
Time Frame: 8 weeks
In this study, balance assessment was performed using Otometrics ICS Balance Platform Version 7.1.331 Static Posturography device. The patients were asked to take off their shoes and stand on the pressure platform, align themselves at the zero point seen on the computer screen, and stand as still as possible with their hands at their sides. Posturography, Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction Balance (mCTSIB), Limits of Stability (LOS) and Balance Training included in the device are the evaluations made in the study.
Secondary Outcomes
- Dynamic Visual Acuity Test(8 weeks)
- Videonystagmography (VNG)(8 weeks)
- Tandem Posture Test(8 weeks)
- One Leg Standing Test(8 weeks)
- Head Thrust Test(8 weeks)
- Unterberger Test(8 weeks)
- Semitandem Posture Test(8 weeks)
- Romberg Test(8 weeks)