Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Balance Function Among Adolescents: A Long-Term Perspective

NCT06503926 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005002
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 270
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Long term impact of COVID 19 vaccination on dizziness-related disability and balance in adolescence

Conditions

SARS CoV 2 Vaccination

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Impact on Balance

  The pediatric balance scale is used to assess balance (Lowest score =0 " worst"- Maximum score is 56 " Perfect Balance"

  Through study completion, an average of 1 day - 1 year after taking the vaccine

• Functional Disability

  The Dizziness Handicap Inventory is used to assess functional disability related to dizziness

  Through study completion, an average of 1 day - 1 year after taking the vaccine

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Emotional Disability

  Through study completion, an average of 1 day - 1 year after taking the vaccine

• Physical Disability

  Through study completion, an average of 1 day - 1 year after taking the vaccine

Interventions

SARS-COV-2 vaccination OTHER

Vaccination

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

* Adolescence age range 10-17 * Vaccinated by any available SARS -COV-2 Vaccinations

You may qualify if:

• Adolescence age range 10-17
• received a dose or more of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least one year before the study enrollment.
• the ability to complete all assessment measures independently.

You may not qualify if:

• vestibular or neurological disorders diagnosed before vaccination.
• mixed COVID-19 vaccine types.
• a history of traumatic brain injury.
• current use of medications that affect balance.
• documented COVID-19 infection within three months of assessment.
• physical limitations that prevented them from completing balance testing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sinai University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sinai University

Ismailia, Ismailia Governorate, 11749, Egypt

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 11, 2023
• First Posted: July 16, 2024
• Study Start: December 6, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2024
• Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)