Balance therapy study seeks clues to who recovers best

NCT ID NCT06271694

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 52 adults with dizziness and balance problems from a one-sided inner ear disorder. Researchers measured how well people functioned before and after a standard balance therapy program. The goal was to see if things like dizziness severity or personal factors could predict who improves most.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Vestibular rehabilitation (a type of physical therapy for dizziness and balance problems)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help therapists better predict which patients will benefit most from vestibular rehab and tailor treatments accordingly.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study (52 people) that only looks for associations, not cause-and-effect. Results may not apply to everyone with vestibular disorders.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity unilateral hypoactive labyrinth vestibular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

VESTIBULAR DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC-Rehab Institute

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206, United States

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