Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 35

How visuospatial attention relates to balance in healthy adults

Official title: Neural Correlates of Postural Balance: EEG Responses During a Visuospatial Attention Task

Run by Istanbul Gedik University · NCT07714434 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how visuospatial attention and brain activity relate to balance in healthy young adults.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorIstanbul Gedik University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 15, 2026
Study endsOctober 30, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07714434 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Healthy adults aged 18-35 who are right-handed and have no balance disorders, neuropsychiatric conditions, or recent related surgeries.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with vertigo, neuropsychiatric diagnoses, on neuropsychiatric medications, or with significant lower-extremity or musculoskeletal issues 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

This observational study investigates how visuospatial abilities and attention connect to balance control. It looks at EEG brain oscillations to understand neural patterns associated with static and dynamic balance. Participants are adults aged 18-35 who are right-handed and without balance-impairing conditions. The study does not involve an intervention and will be conducted at Istanbul Gedik University in Istanbul, Turkey. Results may shed light on how perception and cognition influence balance in healthy individuals.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Findings could improve our understanding of balance control and inform approaches to prevent falls by linking cognitive processes with motor balance.

How similar studies have gone: Prior research has established links between visuospatial processing and balance, with EEG studies showing related neural patterns, though concrete applications vary by context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Being between the ages of 18-35
* being right-handed

Exclusion Criteria:

* having a syndrome that affects balance (such as vertigo)
* Having a neuropsychiatric diagnosis
* using neuropsychiatric medication,
* having undergone lower extremity surgery, or having an orthopedic, neurological, or musculoskeletal problem.

Where it's running

  • Istanbul Gedik Uni
    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.