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Official title Brain Stimulation for Foot-sole Sensation in Older Adults With Foot-sole Somatosensory Deficits
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06771531
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In older adults, diminished sensation of the legs and feet is highly prevalent and causes poor balance and reduced mobility. This type of sensation is not only dependent upon the receptors and nerves in the legs and feet, but also upon a complex central nervous system pathway that includes the cerebral cortex of the brain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aged ≥65 years.
- Self-reported feeling of unsteadiness or difficulty when standing and walking.
- Mild-to-moderate foot-sole somatosensory impairment: the ability to perceive 75g monofilament but inability to perceive 10g monofilament.
You likely can't join if
- self-reported inability to stand or walk continuously for one minute without personal assistance (canes or walkers allowed);
- history or presence of foot ulceration, amputation, or deformities;
- self-reported uncontrolled pain or pain that is associated with mobility disability;
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
- hospitalization within the past three months due to acute illness, or as the result of a musculoskeletal injury significantly affecting balance;
- persistent severe pain of lower extremity when standing or walking;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged ≥65 years.
- Self-reported feeling of unsteadiness or difficulty when standing and walking.
- Mild-to-moderate foot-sole somatosensory impairment: the ability to perceive 75g monofilament but inability to perceive 10g monofilament.
- self-reported inability to stand or walk continuously for one minute without personal assistance (canes or walkers allowed);
- history or presence of foot ulceration, amputation, or deformities;
- self-reported uncontrolled pain or pain that is associated with mobility disability;
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
- hospitalization within the past three months due to acute illness, or as the result of a musculoskeletal injury significantly affecting balance;
- persistent severe pain of lower extremity when standing or walking;
- diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson's disease, or stroke that affects balance;
- unstable medical condition;
- legal blindness or deafness;
- uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic BP \>180, diastolic BP \>100 mm Hg, or prescription of ≥3 anti-hypertensive medications);
- functionally limiting nephropathy, severe diseases or transplant of the kidney or liver, renal or congestive heart failure;
- active cancer treatment;
- balance disorders due to past use of chemotherapy or history of Guillain-Barré syndrome;
- use of neuro-active or recreational drugs (e.g., sedatives, anti-psychotics), or alcohol abuse, which may affect the brain excitability;
- contraindications to MRI or tDCS (e.g., personal or family history of seizures or epilepsy, metallic or electric bio-implants, claustrophobia, brain surgery);
- persistent vertigo;
- history of Charcot-Marie-Tooth nerve disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Roslindale, Massachusetts, 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, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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