Observing actions to improve balance in healthy individuals
Effect of Referent Type on Balance in Action Observation in Healthy People: Randomized Clinical Trial.
This study is testing if watching videos of someone you choose can help improve balance better than watching standard videos or nature scenes in healthy people.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 165 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Rovira i Virgili Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Reus, Tarragona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06206668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether watching videos of actions performed by a self-selected referent can enhance balance in healthy individuals compared to observing a standard referent or a control group watching nature scenes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group, an intervention group with a self-selected referent, and a standard intervention group. The primary outcomes will be measured using a force platform for static balance and the Y balance test for dynamic balance. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of action observation in improving balance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and no history of balance disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular disorders, or those with specific balance skills due to competitive sports, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new methods for enhancing balance in individuals, potentially benefiting rehabilitation practices.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using self-selected referents in action observation is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing motor skills and balance.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be of legal age. * Have a mobile device. * Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision. * Absence of neurological, orthopedic or vestibular disorders. * Absence of specific balance skills due to competitive sports. * Obtain a score of 3 or less on the Tegner activity scale. * Having voluntarily signed the informed consent and being willing to follow the protocol proposed by the research team. Exclusion Criteria: * History of participation in any study with movement representation methods. * Subjects with impaired communication and/or compression.
Where this trial is running
Reus, Tarragona
- Centre Tecnològic de Nutrició i Salut Eurecat — Reus, Tarragona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tania López Hernández
- Email: tania.lopez@urv.cat
- Phone: +34620438175
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.