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Ai Chi-Based Rehabilitation for Peripheral Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Summary
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.
Official title: Contribution of an Ai Chi-Based Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Peripheral Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction: A Randomized Prospective Single-Blind Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-04-27
Completion Date
2026-07-27
Last Updated
2026-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ai Chi-based exercise program
Ai Chi-based exercise program is a structured aquatic therapy approach consisting of slow, continuous, and controlled movements combined with breathing techniques. The program will be conducted in a pool environment over 4 weeks, with a total of 10 sessions delivered as group sessions under the supervision of a certified therapist. The exercises are designed to enhance balance, postural control, proprioceptive input, and multisensory integration, thereby supporting central compensation in patients with vestibular dysfunction.
Home-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation
Participants will receive a structured home-based vestibular rehabilitation program including gaze stabilization, head movement, balance, and postural control exercises. The program aims to promote vestibulo-ocular reflex adaptation, improve postural stability, and reduce dizziness-related symptoms. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises regularly, and adherence will be monitored using exercise logs.