SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026
Effect of vestibular rehabilitation therapy on balance function and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically evaluate the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) in balancing function and quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before May 1, 2025, in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, CBM, China Scientific Journal, and Wan Fang databases.
resultsSix RCTs encompassing 427 patients were included. The meta-analysis indicated that VRT significantly improved Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores (MD = 5.16, 95% CI = [2.01, 8.30], P < 0.05), decreased Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) scores (MD = − 1.89, 95% CI = [− 2.79, − 0.98], P < 0.05), and reduced 39-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) scores (MD = − 2.18, 95% CI = [− 3.55, − 0.80], P < 0.05). Subgroup analysis revealed that interventions lasting ≥ 8 weeks yielded greater improvements in BBS scores (MD = 6.87, 95% CI = [3.62, 10.12], P < 0.05) compared with interventions < 8 weeks (MD = 1.87, 95% CI = [0.73, 3.00], P < 0.05).
conclusionVRT effectively enhances balance function and quality of life in PD patients, with intervention cycles of ≥ 8 weeks potentially providing superior benefits.
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