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Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain Injury
Led by Kessler Foundation · Updated on 2024-12-05
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to assess a balance training program to see if it can be helpful to improve balance and avoid falls in people who have had traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The study will involve three groups of research subjects: 1) TBI-intervention group, 2) TBI- non-intervention group and 3) the participants without disability group. The TBI intervention Group will participate in 10 robotic balance training sessions. Data will collected pre and post-training. TBI- non-intervention group will not receive any training. They will participate in two data collection sessions which are about 5 weeks apart. The participants without disability group will not receive any training. They will participate in one data collection session.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between the ages of 18 and 65.
- Diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) by a physician.
- At least 6 months and not more than 5 years post injury.
- Medically stable for 3 months prior to the most recent TBI.
- No planned drastic medication changes for at least 4 weeks.
- Able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes.
- Willing and able to give informed consent.
- Able and willing to follow study procedures and follow-up requirements.
- For participants without disability: no orthopedic, cognitive, or neuromuscular disease.
You will not qualify if you...
- Weight above 300 lbs.
- Severe cardiac disease such as heart attack or moderate/severe congestive heart failure.
- Pre-existing conditions causing major disruption in lower limb alignment or function during standing.
- Medical conditions affecting bones, muscles, or nerves that interfere with balance or movement.
- History of balance problems before TBI.
- Fluctuating blood pressure.
- Use of medications affecting balance, strength, or muscle coordination (e.g., Botox).
- Currently enrolled in another research study likely to affect participation.
- Seizure disorder.
- For participants without disability: history of lower limb injury in past 90 days or difficulty following commands.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07052
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Research Team
K
Kiran Karunakaran, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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