Anchoring and Postural Stability in Adults
Official title: Anchoring and Its Effects on Postural Stability
Run by University of Central Florida · NCT07837778 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how different standing positions, including inward and outward leg anchoring, affect balance in healthy adults aged 18–50.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07837778 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Healthy adults aged 18–50 without neurological, vestibular, or musculoskeletal conditions that affect balance and who can read and communicate in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with recent balance- or musculoskeletal issues, visual deficits affecting balance, or conditions/sensors that impact postural control may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Healthy adults will perform three standing conditions—normal stance, inward anchoring, and outward anchoring—in a randomly assigned order while a researcher measures pelvic forces with a handheld dynamometer at six sites. Force data are collected until a foot lifts, and participants rate their perceived stability after each condition. The first 18 participants will repeat assessments to assess measurement reliability, and all participants will complete all three conditions across two sessions if needed, for a total of about 60 minutes (or 90 minutes for repeat assessments). The study uses repeated-measures analyses and intraclass correlation coefficients to evaluate reliability across stances and orders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could improve understanding of how anchoring strategies influence balance in healthy individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has explored balance under varying stances, but this specific anchoring approach in healthy adults is relatively novel and exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-50 years. * Able to provide informed consent and independently read, write, and communicate in English. Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological or vestibular conditions affecting balance, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or vertigo, or uncorrected/inadequately corrected visual deficits affecting postural control. * Lower-extremity or spinal injury, orthopedic surgery, or a musculoskeletal condition within the past 6-12 months that may affect balance, force production, or safe participation. * Current pain or dysfunction limiting safe standing or weight-bearing tasks. * Use of medications that may affect balance, coordination, or muscle performance, such as muscle relaxants, opioids, or sedatives. * A cardiovascular or systemic condition that makes participation unsafe, such as uncontrolled hypertension, dizziness, or syncope, or inability to stand independently for the duration of testing.
Where it's running
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University of Central Florida Spine and Mobility Lab
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: William J Hanney, PhD — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: William J Hanney, PhD
- Email: william.j.hanney@ucf.edu
- Phone: 4078230217
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.