Using virtual reality to improve balance in healthy adults

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 study investigates the effects of vestibular training on postural control in healthy adults through the use of virtual reality. Participants aged 18-35 will engage in a novel training method that combines headshake activities and weight shift training while wearing a VR headset. The goal is to enhance balance by stimulating the vestibular system and improving sensory reweighting. The training will be conducted under supervision to ensure safety during the exercises.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Able to stand independently (without an assistive device)
* This study requires participants to perform postural assessments including reactive balance following mechanical perturbations.
* Participants will also perform headshake activities and weight shift training in standing for 20 mins will mini breaks.
* Participants must be within the age of 18-35.
* A power analysis revealed that a sample of 24 participants will required for a two-group comparison to detect a significant difference at alpha=0.05 and 0.30 effect size at beta=0.8 (G\*Power, Version 3.0.10)(Faul et al, 2007).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with an evidence of:
* Concussion, vestibular, balance or oculomotor issues for the prior 6 months.
* Neuropathic conditions, particularly affecting the lower extremities. Participants with this issue will have sensory impairments which can affect their sensory assessment.
* Current musculoskeletal deficits including significant postural abnormalities (signs of spinal, pelvic and leg length discrepancies).
* Pain or limitations in neck range of motion.
* Recent (within 6 months) orthopedic surgery that impacts postural training.
* Visual Impairment
* Participants must be able to see and follow targets on the computer monitor. Therefore, subjects must have 20/50 (corrected) vision. Subjects who are blind cannot participate.

Where it's running

• Clarkson University
  Potsdam, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kwadwo Appiah-kubi, PhD
• Email: kappiahk@clarkson.edu
• Phone: 347-284-9986

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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.