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Behavioural Intervention
Vibratory Stimulation for Falling
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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline for with and without svs conditions
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test if vibration can improve balance & muscle spindle function to help reduce falls in older adults with poor proprioception.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people aged 65 or older who can follow study instructions. It's not for those with central nervous diseases, severe motor and balance issues like stroke or Parkinson's, major arthritis, limb loss, spinal problems, serious vestibular disorders, cognitive impairment (low MoCA score), significant vision issues affecting balance, or recent sedative or alcohol use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if Stochastic Vibratory Stimulation (SVS) can improve muscle function related to sensing body position and movement (proprioception) in older adults. This could help them recover their balance after tripping by enhancing the performance of muscles spindles that are crucial for stability.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of SVS aren't detailed here, similar treatments may cause temporary discomfort at the stimulation site. Generally low-risk; participants should report any unexpected sensations during the treatment.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline for with and without svs conditions
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline for with and without svs conditions
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Balance recovery outcomes
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Exposure to stochastic vibratory stimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be exposed to vibratory stimulations at different levels of 0Hz, 40Hz, and 80Hz.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
516 Previous Clinical Trials
148,640 Total Patients Enrolled
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityOTHER
143 Previous Clinical Trials
27,753 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have vision issues like cataracts that affect my balance.I have a condition affecting my brain or spinal cord.I have a severe balance disorder or often feel very dizzy.I have a condition that severely affects my movement or balance.I am 65 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Exposure to stochastic vibratory stimulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this research endeavor have slots available for participants?
"Affirmative. Per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is currently enlisting volunteers. This study was initially put up on September 20th 2022 and most recently updated on January 18th 2023, with a goal of recruiting 60 individuals from single site."
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How many participants have joined this investigation?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has data that indicates the present recruitment of participants for this medical study, which was first published on September 20th 2022. 60 people need to join from 1 site and it was most recently updated January 18th 2023."
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