Sensory Deficits Clinical Trial
Official title:
Falls Prevention Using a Gait-Synchronized Vibration System
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.
Forty (40) Individuals with decreased confidence in ambulatory scores (<80%) as per the
Activities Specific Balance Confidence questionnaire, will undergo functional assessments for
visual (Snellen chart, Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Gaze Stabilization test, depth
perception evaluation), vestibular (Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Head Thrust test) and
proprioceptive (Balance Master, Berg Balance Scale, Joint Position Sense) impairments, to
evaluate factors which might contribute to increased falls risk.
Participants will be asked to walk return for a second visit and to walk with a shoe sensor
and gait synchronized vibratory stimulus under conditions of (1) Baseline performance on the
Six Minute Walk test (2) Performance on the Six Minute Walk test and Dynamic Gait Index
without vibratory stimulus (3) Performance on the Six Minute Walk test and Dynamic Gait Index
with vibratory stimulus.
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| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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| Completed |
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