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Testing Effectiveness of a Stochastic Noise Stimulator to Immediately Improve Balance and Gait
Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Summary
The goal of this intervention study is to determine if a new electronic stimulation device, similar to a TENS can improve balance and make walking easier in older individuals with reduced balance function. The main question aims to answer the following: Can using the device improve walking speed in older individuals? Participants will be asked to perform a number of tasks while wearing the device: Walk for 6 minutes * Stand in place while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Stand on a foam block while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Sit in a chair that will tilt +/- 20 degrees while wearing goggles that take videos of the participants eyes.
Official title: Improvements in Balance and Gait Using a Stochastic Noise Stimulator: Short Term Response
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-02-25
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Subperceptual Stimulus
For each test participants will be stimulated using a subperceptual electric signal that is optimized to improve their gait.
Sham Comparator
During intervention trial, sham comparator will consist of same stimulation device but no actual electrical stimulation will be provided by device during intervention trial.
Locations (2)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States