Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult
Lead Sponsor:
Stony Brook University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Accelera
Conditions:
Older Adults Who Use an Assistive Device for Mobility
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
This study assesses whether a small wearable ankle bracelet device can improve gait and mobility in the older adult. Before wearing the bracelet, participants will answer a brief questionnaire, have g...
Detailed Description
This is a pilot, observational study with 20 volunteers at Jefferson's Ferry Independent Living. Before the Accelera ankle bracelets are applied, participants will complete a pre-study questionnaire. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 65+ years old residing at Independent Living at Jefferson's Ferry
- Express interest in the ankle wearable device
- Have capacity as measured by being alert and oriented to person, place, and time
- Can communicate in English and provide written consent
- Able to walk and stand unsupported by others and feel ankle vibrations at maximum amplitude.
- Answers "Yes" to at least one: worry about falling, had a fall within last year, feel unsteady when walking, enrolled in a fall prevention program, or use/have used assistive devices, such as canes or walkers
Exclusion
- Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
- Diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS))
- Disability from a stroke or other major neurologic disorder resulting in leg paralysis
- Active ulcers/rashes/infections on feet or legs, or using orthotics other than arch supports or over the counter knee/ankle supports
- Significant lymphedema/peripheral edema/or large ankle size that prevents ankle wearable device application or functionality
- Cannot give written consent
- Unable to walk today or generally use wheelchairs
- Unable to participate due to medical or cognitive reasons
- Any lower extremity amputation other than one toe
- On anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents other than aspirin
- Unable to participate due to other medical or cognitive reasons
- Age under 65 years
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07220707
Start Date
November 1 2025
End Date
December 1 2028
Last Update
October 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Jefferson's Ferry
South Setauket, New York, United States, 11720