Can a home exercise program help kids with dizziness? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05741515

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a home-based balance therapy program is practical for children aged 4-17 with inner-ear problems that cause dizziness and balance issues. Twenty-one children did balance exercises at home for 8 weeks, with weekly check-ins from a physical therapist. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and if it improves balance and daily function, with results used to plan a larger study.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

vestibular balance therapy (home-based exercises)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a practical home-based therapy option to improve balance and reduce dizziness in children with inner-ear problems.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study with only 21 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires daily commitment, which may be challenging for families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bilateral Vestibulopathy idiopathic bilateral vestibulopathy sensorineural hearing loss disorder vestibular disorder vestibulocochlear nerve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States