Postural Control in Adults

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-80
SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

About this trial

The investigators propose a 2-week intervention involving adults over 65 years old. Participants will undergo dynamic balance training on an movable platform (stabilometer) with either restricted or full vision. The primary objective is to facilitate sensory re-weighting, hypothesizing that restricted vision training will increase somatosensory input utilization for postural control. Pre- and post-training assessments will measure postural control during gait initiation under a dual-task condition. The investigators hypothesize that the restricted vision group will demonstrate:

1. Improved postural control, indicated by increased center of pressure displacement during gait initiation. 2. Improved ability to utilize somatosensory input during a balance task.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

age 65 and above

able to walk continuously for at least 10 min without assistive device

have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

Disqualifiers

neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor that significantly affect balance task and walking

known peripheral neuropathy that influence sensation

known vestibular dysfunction

known cognitive impairments

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • restricted vision (no-V)
  • full vision (full-V)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators