Analyzing balance and walking in older adults during head movements
Gait and Postural Balance Analysis During Head-motion Perturbed Standing and Walking in Older Adults - a Multisensory Approach by Use of Mixed-reality
Universiteit Antwerpen · NCT06345625
This study looks at how older adults keep their balance and walk when their heads move in different ways to see if it can help prevent falls.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universiteit Antwerpen (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Antwerp) |
| Trial ID | NCT06345625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients under 65 years old or those with specific medical conditions affecting balance will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved fall prevention strategies and enhanced mobility for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding balance and gait in older adults, making this approach both relevant and valuable.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Antwerp
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Aged, Accidental Fall, Postural Balance, Gait, older adults, Sensorimotor integration, visual tracking while walking