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Prevention study for Healthy Young
Official title Reactive Balance Training for Fall Prevention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04205279
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The objective of this pilot study is to evaluate and compare the effect of three different perturbation based training devices on the reactive balance control among healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and neurologically impaired stroke individuals. Furthermore, the project aims to determine the feasibility and tolerability of 30-minutes of perturbation training using the SureFooted Trainer.
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 90. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Young participants
- Age group: 18-55 years.
- Absence of any acute or chronic neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or systemic diagnosis.
- No recent major surgery (\< 6 months) or hospitalization (\< 3 months)
- Not on any sedative drugs.
You likely can't join if
- Healthy subject:
- people will not proceed with the test if any of the following occurs at baseline measurement: 1) HR \> 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate...
- Body weight more than 250 lbs. Healthy Older adults:
- Individuals with heel bone density with a T-score \< -2, is classified as osteoporotic and will be excluded.
- Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (Mini-mental State Exam score \< 25/30) will be excluded.
- people will not proceed with the test if any of the following occurs at baseline measurement: 1) HR \> 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy Young participants
- Age group: 18-55 years.
- Absence of any acute or chronic neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or systemic diagnosis.
- No recent major surgery (\< 6 months) or hospitalization (\< 3 months)
- Not on any sedative drugs.
- Can understand and communicate in English Healthy older adults
- Age group: 56-90 years.
- Absence of any acute or chronic neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or systemic diagnosis.
- No recent major surgery (\< 6 months) or hospitalization (\< 3 months)
- Not on any sedative drugs.
- Ability to walk with or without an assistive device for 10 meters
- Can understand and communicate in English
- Berg balance scale score \<45/56. Persons with stroke
- Age group: 18-90 years.
- Absence of any acute or chronic neurological diagnosis except stroke (self reported)
- Onset of stroke (\> 6 months)
- Absence of any cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or systemic diagnosis.
- No recent major surgery (\< 6 months) or hospitalization (\< 3 months)
- Not on any sedative drugs.
- Ability to walk with or without an assistive device for 10 meters
- Can understand and communicate in English
- Healthy subject:
- people will not proceed with the test if any of the following occurs at baseline measurement: 1) HR \> 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate (HRmax) (HRmax = 220 - age), 2) systolic blood pressure (SBP) \> 165 mmHg...
- Body weight more than 250 lbs. Healthy Older adults:
- Individuals with heel bone density with a T-score \< -2, is classified as osteoporotic and will be excluded.
- Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (Mini-mental State Exam score \< 25/30) will be excluded.
- people will not proceed with the test if any of the following occurs at baseline measurement: 1) HR \> 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate (HRmax) (HRmax = 220 - age), 2) systolic blood pressure (SBP) \> 165 mmHg...
- 6 minute walk test. people will also be screened out if on the 6 minute walk test they complain of shortness of breath or uncontrolled pain (\> 3/10 on VAS) or pulse oxygen drops \< 92% or are unable to achieve the...
- Body weight more than 250 lbs. Persons with stroke:
- Individuals with heel bone density with a T-score \< -2, is classified as osteoporotic and will be excluded.
- Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (Mini-mental State Exam score \< 25/30) will be excluded.
- people will not proceed with the test if any of the following occurs at baseline measurement: 1) HR \> 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate (HRmax) (HRmax = 220 - age), 2) systolic blood pressure (SBP) \> 165 mmHg...
- 6 minute walk test. people will also be screened out if on the 6 minute walk test they complain of shortness of breath or uncontrolled pain (\> 3/10 on VAS) or pulse oxygen drops \< 92% or are unable to achieve the...
- Body weight more than 250 lbs.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, 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 90 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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