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Testing Effectiveness of a Stochastic Noise Stimulator to Immediately Improve Balance and Gait

NCT06688578 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-01-27

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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.

Conditions

  • Vestibular Disorder
  • Aging

Interventions

DEVICE

Subperceptual Stimulus

For each test participants will be stimulated using a subperceptual electric signal that is optimized to improve their gait.

DEVICE

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Western Sydney

    collaborator OTHER

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • Johns Hopkins University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-25
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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