effects of electrical stimulation on balance function in adults

The effects of Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on balance function in adults with peripheral vertigo

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200820048467N2

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-18

Start date

2021-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-08-30

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Conditions

Peripheral vertigo. Other peripheral vertigo

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group who received tDCS in combination with vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT+tDCS). VRT and tDCS Stimulation therapy will be applied on 5 weekdays during a TW

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Chronic peripheral vertigo Adult

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of brain/head trauma History of neck problem History of psychiatric disorders History of epileptic seizures

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Balance problems (emotional, functional and physical dimensions). Timepoint: 5 weekdays sessions during a TWO-week period (10 sessions). Method of measurement: DHI questionnaire scoring (Total scores + 3 emotional, physical and functional DHI sub-components).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactArash Bayat

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

arashbayat2004@yahoo.com+98 61 3374 3102

Outcome results

None listed

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