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Motor Skill Training for Fall Prevention
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Led By Nathaniel H Hunt, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Nebraska
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 7 days
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test whether improvements to specific motor skills can reduce falls in older adults by looking at how they respond to slips at different phases of the gait cycle.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 19-35 or older adults aged 65-79 who can walk without limitations. It's not suitable for those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, vertigo, chronic dizziness, recent mobility-affecting surgery, Meniere's disease, neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson's that impair walking ability, peripheral arterial disease, or a history of back/leg injuries.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how people stabilize themselves when they slip during different walking phases using a novel wearable device that simulates real-life slips. Participants will experience unexpected slips while their movements are captured and analyzed to understand the effectiveness of reactive stabilization.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may be no direct side effects from participating in this trial; however, there is an inherent risk of falling due to the nature of slip perturbations being studied.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 7 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 7 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Fall Percentage
Secondary outcome measures
Coefficient of Variation of Stride Time Time Series
Maximum Heel Sliding Velocity of the Slipping Foot Following Slip Perturbation
Position of the Recovery Step Following Slip Perturbation
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1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Slipping PerturbationsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention involves exposing participants to a series of 12 unannounced slip perturbations while walking overground. These perturbations will be delivered at 3 different times within the gait cycle - early phase, middle phase, and late phase.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of NebraskaLead Sponsor
539 Previous Clinical Trials
1,144,672 Total Patients Enrolled
Nathaniel H Hunt, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Nebraska
1 Previous Clinical Trials
42 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am either 19-35 years old or 65-79 years old.I have a neurological condition that affects my ability to walk.I have had a back or leg injury in the past.I have peripheral arterial disease.I had surgery that impacts my ability to move.I often feel dizzy.My high blood pressure is not under control.I experience dizziness.I have been diagnosed with Meniere's disease.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Slipping Perturbations
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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the maximum sample size for this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is actively seeking research participants and has been posted since December 1st 2019 with the most recent update dated November 4th 2022. 62 subjects are being sought at one site for enrolment in the trial."
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Is eligibility for this investigation limited to individuals aged under sixty?
"As per the protocol of this trial, patients must be between 19 and 79 years old to qualify for enrollment."
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Might I be a qualified participant in this research endeavor?
"To qualify for this medical experiment, individuals should exhibit slip perturbations and be aged from 19 to 79. A maximum of 62 people will be admitted into the trial."
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Is there a current opportunity to join this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively seeking participants. It was first posted on December 1st 2019 and the most recent update took place November 4th 2022. The trial requires 62 individuals from a single location."
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