Prevention trial for Healthy Young
Official title Reactive Balance Training for Fall Prevention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04205279
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out which of three balance training devices is most effective at helping people react quickly to slips and trips to prevent falls.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and people who have had a stroke.
- What's involved
- Participants will use one of three devices that causes small, controlled slips or trips to practice keeping their balance.
- Time commitment
- The study involves 30-minute training sessions to test how well the devices work and if they are safe to use.
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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Individuals with heel bone density with a T-score \< -2, is classified as osteoporotic and will be excluded.
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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 is enrolling
- 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.
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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?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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