Vestibular Function in Obesity
Previous studies have demonstrated that obesity negatively affects the human vestibular system. However, whether improvement in vestibular function occurs following the resolution of obesity remains an area requiring further investigation. Therefore, the investigators aimed to assess and analyze vestibular system funct
| Condition(s) | Obesity, Vestibular Function Disorder, Balance Assessment, Balance Impairment, Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | Previous studies have demonstrated that obesity negatively affects the human vestibular system. However, whether improvement in vestibular function occurs following the resolution of obesity remains an area requiring further investigation. Therefore, the investigators aimed to assess and analyze vestibular system functions in patients scheduled for bariatric surgery, both before the surgery, after the surgery, and following significant weight loss. Participants aged between 18 and 60 years who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study. Initially, participants will undergo medical history assessment and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement. The enrolled participants will be evaluated using the following tests at three different time points-preoperatively, at the 1st month posto |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: 1. The native language must be Turkish 2. The participant must be between the ages of 18-60 3. The participant must be suitable for bariatric surgery (BMI ≥40 kg/m2) 4. Not have any previous vestibular diagnosis 5. Not have any problems such as joints, muscles, or walking Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with additional disabilities, neurological problems, vestibulopathy, joint, muscle or walking disorders will not be included in the study. |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Istanbul Aydın University |
| Locations | Istanbul, Küçükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-04-05 |
| NCT ID | NCT07033221 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07033221 |