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April 10, 2026American Journal of OtolaryngologyOpen Access

The effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunction

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ABArash BayatNSNader SakiGMGolshan Mirmomeni

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Overview

Double-blinded trial demonstrates improved balance in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunction through combined therapy.

Key Points

  • The study investigates the impact of cerebellar tDCS combined with vestibular rehabilitation on balance in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunction.
  • Conducted as a double-blinded, sham-controlled trial.
  • Involved 48 adults diagnosed with bilateral vestibular hypofunction.
  • Participants received either active ctDCS with VRT or sham ctDCS with VRT only.
  • Outcome measurements included Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Berg Balance Scale, and Dynamic Gait Index at multiple follow-up points.
  • Significant reduction in DHI scores in the active ctDCS group over time (p = 0.003).
  • DGI scores improved significantly in the active group compared to sham at 2-week and 4-week follow-ups (p = 0.026 and p = 0.007, respectively).
  • No significant differences were found in BBS scores between groups at any time points.

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Bayat et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895206c1944d70ce060bchttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2026.104828
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