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Examining the Effects of Theta Burst TMS on Brain Connectivity and Balance Ability in Older Adults With Balance Problems
Sponsor: Weinberg Medical Physics LLC
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn if manipulating the brain using magnets works to treat balance impairment, a major cause of falls, in older adults with balance problems. The technique to manipulate the brain using magnets is known as transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * How does TMS change communication between brain areas? * Does TMS improve balance ability in older adults with balance problems? Researchers will compare the TMS group to a placebo group to see if manipulating the brain using magnets works to treat balance impairment. Participants will: * Receive TMS or placebo stimulation for 4 weeks. * Visit the laboratory for checkups and tests 3 times.
Official title: Treating Balance Impairment of the Elderly With TMS-induced Brain Connectivity
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-05-06
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2025-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS (in the form of theta burst stimulations) will be delivered over Supplementary Motor Area while the subject is seated in the Treatment group. TMS is capable to induce neuroplastic facilitatory changes in the brain that last beyond the duration of stimulation. TMS will be delivered once daily, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Sham
Sham TMS will be delivered in the sham group using a sham coil once daily, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
The Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research at the University of Houston
Houston, Texas, United States