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Falls Prevention: Gait-Synchronized Vibration System

NCT02635113 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2019-01-10

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop an abnormal gait detection algorithm and a vibratory stimulation system on a lower limb to improve gait stability and prevent falls. The investigators want to detect, assess and communicate fall risk indicators obtained via the shoe sensors, and assess effectiveness of a gait synchronized vibration system to the plantar surface in reducing fall risk.The system consists of a gait measurement module, an abnormal gait detection module, and a vibratory stimulation module.

Conditions

  • Sensory Deficits

Interventions

DEVICE

Gait Synchronized Vibration System

A wearable vibratory shoe that delivers stimulus to the soles that is synchronized with step resulting in improved gait.The shoe consists of two externally mounted vibration units (tactors). The vibration units allow for variation of both frequency and amplitude of stimulation independently. Using the pressure sensors and timing data, gait velocity, cadence, swing time, stance phase and double support time will be analyzed to assess features of their gait performance during the Dynamic Gait Index with and without vibratory stimuli.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Preeti Raghavan, M.D. · New York University Medical School

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-11-30
Primary Completion
2018-11-30
Completion
2018-11-30

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