Intermittent Visual Perturbations to Enhance Balance Training

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Balance
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 89
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
540 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Florida · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research study is to determine if intermittent visual perturbations can improve balance training. The investigators will quantify differences in body movement, muscle activity, and beam walking performance during and after practice walking on a balance beam that is 1" high. The investigators will ask the participants to come to the laboratory twice (2 sessions). The first sessi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-30 years, or 65-89 years. * Ability to walk independently for 10 minutes continuously. * Willingness to be randomized to any experimental group and to participate in all aspects of study assessment and intervention Exclusion Criteria: -Major cognitive disorder that i…
Contacts

Daniel P Ferris, Ph.D.

734-834-0379

dferris@bme.ufl.edu

CONTACT

Ethan T Swierski, B.S.

716-399-7761

eswierski@ufl.edu

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