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Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2025-09-24
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
129 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group. Changes in postural stability and neurophysiology in the brain following PBT compared to walking exercise without perturbation will be investigated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 60 years or older
- Living independently in the community
- Right-handed
- Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes
- Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) score of 6 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of metal implants such as pacemaker or artificial cochlea
- Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
- Osteoporosis
- Hip or knee replacement within the last year
- Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders affecting MRI, balance, or exercise participation, including Parkinson's disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
S
Sau Lan Tsang, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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