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Official title Human Visual and Vestibular Motion Perception Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04142697
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose this study is to measure sensitivity to visual and vestibular or balance motion. It is hoped that the results may help researchers better understand how aging and disease affect motion perception.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy people:
- general good health Vestibular Disease patients:
- general good health
- specific unilateral or bilateral vestibular loss
You likely can't join if
- Healthy people:
- people who are institutionalized or otherwise not self-sufficient.
- enduring sequelae due to diseases of the nervous system, eyes, ears, head and neck, and limbs, except for changes commensurate with normal aging...
- abnormal cognitive function, which if in question can be determined as a score of \<27 on the Mini-Mental State test.
- corrected visual acuity worse than 20/20 up to age 65, worse than 20/40 if \>65
- abnormal binocular stereo-acuity or visual fields.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy people:
- general good health Vestibular Disease patients:
- general good health
- specific unilateral or bilateral vestibular loss
- Healthy people:
- people who are institutionalized or otherwise not self-sufficient.
- enduring sequelae due to diseases of the nervous system, eyes, ears, head and neck, and limbs, except for changes commensurate with normal aging (e.g. presbyacusic hearing loss, mild cataract, etc.).
- abnormal cognitive function, which if in question can be determined as a score of \<27 on the Mini-Mental State test.
- corrected visual acuity worse than 20/20 up to age 65, worse than 20/40 if \>65
- abnormal binocular stereo-acuity or visual fields.
- any defects in cranial nerve, oculomotor, cerebellar/coordination, and somatosensory functions.
- any abnormal oculomotor and vestibular function (caloric tests) Vestibular Disease patients:
- Inability to perform the study tasks due to sensory, motor, or postural limitations
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rochester, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rochester, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.