Effects of Brandt Daroff Exercises in Older Adults With Vertigo

Riphah International University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Vertigo

Treatments: Other: Brandt Daroff exercises along with Cawthorne Cooksey exercises; Other: Brandt Daroff exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06637566

REC/RCR & AHS/24/0207

Details and patient eligibility

About

Vertigo is among the most prevalent disorder in older adults around the world leads to dizziness and balance problems resulting in decreased quality of life. Brandt daroff exercises can accelerate vertigo recovery and prevent recurrence without taking drugs. Cawthorne Cooksey first presented vestibular exercises to improve neurophysiological habituation, improves balance in the elderly. This study aims to determine the effects of brandt daroff exercises with cawthorne cooksey exercises on balance, dizziness and functional parameters in older adults with vertigo.

Full description

This is a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique, thirty two vertigo patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (experimental and control) by online randomizer tool. The experimental group will receive brandt daroff exercises with cawthorne cooksey exercises and the control group will receive brandt daroff exercises alone. Treatment session of 60 min will be given 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The following assessment tool will be used Visual Analogue Scale and Dizziness Handicap Inventory for vertigo symptom severity, Berg Balance scale and Tinetti POMA for assessment of balance, Functional Independence Measure and IADL Tool for assessment of functional parameters. Assessment will be done at baseline and after 6 week. The data will be analyzed using SPPS software version. 25.

Enrollment: 32 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Older adults 65or above.
• Both Male and Female.
• Symptoms suggested vertigo, confirmed by neurologist.
• Accepted to participate in study.
• DHI Scale: 36-42 (moderate handicap).

Exclusion criteria

• Patients having balance issues other than dizziness and vertigo.
• Middle or external ear diseases.
• Cerebrovascular diseases.
• Feet injuries including severe bruises, ulcers, open wounds or recent burns.
• Neck pain and cervical spine disease.
• History of serious musculoskeletal disease (arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, intervertebral disc degeneration).

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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32 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

They receive brandt daroff exercises with cawthorne cooksey exercises.

Treatment:

Other: Brandt Daroff exercises along with Cawthorne Cooksey exercises

Control Group

Other group

Description:

They receive brandt daroff exercises only.

Treatment:

Other: Brandt Daroff exercises