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An Experimental Study to assess the Effectiveness of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Balance,Quality of Life and Functional Status in stroke affected individuals

Effect of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Balance,Health Related Quality of Life and Functional Status in Sub-Acute and Chronic Stroke Individuals-An Experimental Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/07/014977
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-07-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G938- Other specified disorders of brain Health Condition 2: null- Stroke

Interventions

Intervention1: Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation: Bipolar-Binaural stimulation of 1-2mA Control Intervention1: NIL: NOT APPLICABLE

Sponsors

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females willing to participate 2. Ability to follow simple instructions 3. Duration of stroke -1 month and above 4. Age between 40-65 years 5. Timed- up and go test duration above 14 secs 6. Modified Ashworth Scale score 3 and above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of Epilepsy or other Psychological condition 2. Vestibular disorders 3. Hearing defects and Cochlear implants 4. Metal implants in brain 5. Pacemaker 6. Any other neurological co â??morbidity 7. Sensitive skin behind ears

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BESTest balance score out of 108Timepoint: Baseline,post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Health related quality of life-SF36 2.Functional status-KIPT functional assessment scaleTimepoint: Baseline, post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhushbu Sanghrajka

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

sanjiv3303@rediffmail.com9448745648

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026