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Postural Control in Adults
Led by University of Oklahoma · Updated on 2026-04-28
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The investigators propose a 2-week intervention involving adults over 65 years old. Participants will undergo dynamic balance training on an movable platform (stabilometer) with either restricted or full vision. The primary objective is to facilitate sensory re-weighting, hypothesizing that restricted vision training will increase somatosensory input utilization for postural control. Pre- and post-training assessments will measure postural control during gait initiation under a dual-task condition. The investigators hypothesize that the restricted vision group will demonstrate: 1. Improved postural control, indicated by increased center of pressure displacement during gait initiation. 2. Improved ability to utilize somatosensory input during a balance task.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Postural Control in Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 65 years or older
- Able to walk continuously for at least 10 minutes without using an assistive device
- Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumor that significantly affect balance or walking
- Known peripheral neuropathy that affects sensation
- Known vestibular dysfunction
- Known cognitive impairments
- Self-reported pain or musculoskeletal conditions that significantly affect balance or walking
- Drug use in the past 3 months
- At-risk drinking behavior
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73117
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Research Team
Y
Yo Shih, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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