Scientists watch how dizzy patients walk to uncover hidden clues
NCT ID NCT07611604
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how people with long-term dizziness (chronic vestibulopathy) walk and keep their balance, comparing them to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure things like step length, sway, and fear of falling using special equipment and tests. The goal is to better understand the everyday challenges these patients face, which could guide future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 58 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of adults aged 18 to 65 years, including individuals with chronic vestibulopathy who apply to Istanbul Aydın University Medicalpark Florya Hospital and age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers without vestibular symptoms. Participants will be enrolled by convenience sampling.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: For the chronic vestibulopathy group: * Aged 18 to 65 years * Having dizziness and/or imbalance complaints for at least 1 year * Having a clinical diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral chronic vestibular dysfunction * Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form * Having sufficient cognitive and physical ability to understand and perform the assessment tests For the healthy control group: * Aged 18 to 65 years * Having similar age and sex characteristics to the patient group * No history of vestibular disease, dizziness, or imbalance * No known neurological, orthopedic, or serious systemic disease that may affect gait or balance * Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form * Having sufficient cognitive and physical ability to understand and perform the assessment tests Exclusion Criteria: For both groups: * Uncorrected visual impairment at a level that may affect assessment results * Presence of neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatologic disease that may affect gait and balance performance * History of surgery or serious trauma affecting the lower extremity within the last 6 months * Cognitive, communication-related, or physical impairment that may prevent compliance with assessment tests * Inability to stand or walk independently without an assistive device
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İstanbul Aydın University Medicalpark Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Küçükçekmece, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)
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