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Study NCT ID:
NCT00421759
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2009-12-14
First Post:
2007-01-10
Brief Title:
Noise-Enhanced Sensory Function in Elders at Risk for Falls
Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging NIA
Organization:
National Institute on Aging NIA
Study Overview
Official Title:
Noise-Enhanced Sensory Function in Elders at Risk for Falls
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2008-08
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The long-term goal of this project is to develop a non-invasive noise-based technique for enhancing somatosensation and thereby improving balance control in elderly fallers and older adults with somatosensory deficits
Detailed Description:
Previous studies have shown that sub-sensory mechanical noise ie random vibration with a small intensity can enhance somatosensory function in healthy individuals and older adults with somatosensory deficits Moreover the postural sway of both healthy young and healthy elderly individuals during quiet standing can be significantly reduced by applying sub-sensory mechanical noise to the feet using vibrating shoe insoles
The specific aims of this project are to determine the effects of noise-enhanced somatosensation at the feet on balance performance in elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits andor recurrent falls and to assess whether adaptation occurs in noise-enhanced balance control in these individuals To accomplish these aims quiet-standing and dynamic posture studies and clinical balance assessments will be conducted on elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits and elderly individuals with recurrent falls two or more falls over a 12-month period
This project could lead to the development of a novel bioengineering technique for improving balance control in older adults and patients with somatosensory deficits The work could thus serve to reduce the frequency morbidity and cost of falling and assist aged individuals in achieving maximal independence in activities of daily living and mobility
Two groups of participants will be recruited from the RNH Epidemiology Core 85 elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits and 85 elderly individuals with recurrent falls The study consists of three visits--a one-hour neurological exam and two 6-hour laboratory testing sessions scheduled one week apart
The specific aims of this project are to determine the effects of noise-enhanced somatosensation at the feet on balance performance in elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits andor recurrent falls and to assess whether adaptation occurs in noise-enhanced balance control in these individuals To accomplish these aims quiet-standing and dynamic posture studies and clinical balance assessments will be conducted on elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits and elderly individuals with recurrent falls two or more falls over a 12-month period
This project could lead to the development of a novel bioengineering technique for improving balance control in older adults and patients with somatosensory deficits The work could thus serve to reduce the frequency morbidity and cost of falling and assist aged individuals in achieving maximal independence in activities of daily living and mobility
Two groups of participants will be recruited from the RNH Epidemiology Core 85 elderly individuals with somatosensory deficits and 85 elderly individuals with recurrent falls The study consists of three visits--a one-hour neurological exam and two 6-hour laboratory testing sessions scheduled one week apart
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5P01AG004390 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearch5P01AG004390 |
| 5P01AG004390-230014 | None | None | None |