RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06956183

Effect of Vestibular Exercises on Post-Stroke Fatigue

The Effect of Vestibular Exercise Program on Fatigue, Balance and Gait in Patients With Stroke

Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to search effects of vestibuler exercises on post-stroke fatigue. The main question it aims to answer is: wer are: \- Do vestibuler excercises decrease post-stroke perceived and physiologic fatigue? Researchers will compare the effects of vestibuler exercises to conventional rehabilitation to find out the superior one. Participants will: * take a one-hour conventional rehabilitation or vestibuler exercise program three times in a week. * be assessed in terms of fatigue before and after rehabilitation programs.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Volunteering to participate in the study Being between the ages of 18-65 Having had an anterior circulation stroke at least 6 months ago Being at least stage 3 according to the Functional Ambulation Classification Scoring at least 22 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale

Exclusion Criteria1

Having another orthopedic, neurological or other systemic disease that prevents working Having severe aphasia Having a disease other than stroke that causes primary fatigue Using medication that will affect cognitive status Using medication that will affect fatigue

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

OTHERControl (Standard treatment)

In control group participants will take one hour conventional physiotherapy including stretching, strengthening, balance and gait exercises in each session.

OTHERVestibular exercise

In vestibular group (study group) participant will take 40 minutes conventional physiotherapy including stretching, strengthening, balance and gait exercises, and 20 minutes vestibular exercises including head and gaze stabilization, occulomotor, head turning and balance exercises in different postures.