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Comparing inner ear balance dependency: healthy adults vs. those with inner ear problems

Comparison of vestibular dependance index between healthy adults and individuals with peripheral vestibular disorders using derived indices from modifies clinical test for sensory integration and balance measured with a sway meter: cross-sectional comparison study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110326
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-05-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H819- Unspecified disorder of vestibularfunction

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

father muller medical college hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy Adults Participants are defined as healthy in the absence of self-reported neurological vestibular musculoskeletal or visual conditions affecting balance. Able to stand for 30 seconds and does not require assistive devices, shoes off. Normal or corrected to normal vision. Cognitively intact MOCA score above 26 for screening. Individuals with Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction Patients who are clinically diagnosed with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Patients who are independent and not using assistive devices. Cognitively intact MOCA score above 26 for screening.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Healthy Adults Recent surgeries affecting balance or posture Any acute illness at the time of testing Taking medication that can affect balance Unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent Individuals with Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction Known case of central vestibular pathology Visual impairments that are not corrected Neurological disorders affecting balance like stroke parkinson Musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance or posture Recent lower limb surgery or spinal surgery Using medication that influences balance or vestibular function Severe cognitive impairment prevents task comprehension

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
SWAY-METER: mediolateral sway,anteriomedial sway, total sway path VESTIBULAR DEPENDENCE INDEX Timepoint: at baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRinku Roshan

Father Muller College Of Physiotherapy

rinkurosh777@fathermuller.in9945935788

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026