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New treatment option for Vestibulopathy
Official title Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Balance and Gait
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06846047
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of the study to is determine the safety, feasibility, efficacy, and persistence of non-invasive EVS to improve balance and gait performance in healthy individuals across the lifespan. Specifically, our objective is to measure balance and gait performance before, during and after exposure to single sessions and across repeated sequences of EVS at multiple study partner sites.
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 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Able to complete balance assessments such as standing with feet together/eyes open and feet together/eyes closed, both for at least 1 minute at a...
- Able to complete gait assessment tests such as walking up to 200m on a flat surface without assistance.
You likely can't join if
- Participants must not be using a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or any other implanted electronic device.
- Participants must be free from any diagnosed neurological or musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders other than those explicitly being investigated...
- Participants must have the mental capacity to provide consent and perform tasks required by the experiment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cupertino, California, United States
- Menlo Park, California, United States
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
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 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cupertino, California, United States; Menlo Park, California, United States; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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