Analyzing balance and walking in older adults during head movements

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate how older adults maintain postural balance and gait stability when their head movements are perturbed. It focuses on individuals aged 65 and older, examining the interplay between frailty, sensory function, and cognitive processing during standing and walking. By analyzing biomechanics and the impact of various disturbances, the study seeks to enhance understanding of fall risks in this population. The findings could inform strategies to prevent falls and improve mobility in older adults.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Community dwelling
* an age of 65 years or above

Exclusion Criteria:

* age \< 65 years
* medical history encompassing diagnosed vestibulopathy, orthostatic hypotension, peripheral neuropathy, limb amputation, neurological or neuromuscular disorders affecting balance, diagnosed neck disorders affecting sensorimotor control, blindness, deafness
* a full-time walking aid is indispensable.

Where it's running

• University of Antwerp
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ann Hallemans — Universiteit Antwerpen
• Study coordinator: Ann Hallemans, PhD
• Email: ann.hallemans@uantwerpen.be
• Phone: 032652912

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.