Therapeutic Effects of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) on Balance and Gait
VestibulopathyThe aim of the study to is determine the safety, feasibility, efficacy, and persistence of non-invasive EVS to improve balance and gait performance in healthy individuals across the lifespan. Specifically, our objective is to measure balance and gait performance before, during and after exposure to single sessions and across repeated sequences of EVS at multiple study partner sites.
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
ALL -
Eligible Ages:
18 and up
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Able to complete balance assessments such as standing with feet together/eyes open and feet together/eyes closed, both for at least 1 minute at a time, with no more than 1 minute rest required between tests.
2. Able to complete gait assessment tests such as walking up to 200m on a flat surface without assistance.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Participants must not be using a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or any other implanted electronic device.
2. Participants must be free from any diagnosed neurological or musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders other than those explicitly being investigated (i.e., vertigo, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, concussion).
3. Participants must have the mental capacity to provide consent and perform tasks required by the experiment.
Study Location
University of Calgary
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Canada
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Sparx Wellness Institute
Sparx Wellness InstituteDieppe, New Brunswick
Canada
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- Study Sponsored By
- Neursantys Inc
- Participants Required
- More Information
- Study ID:
NCT06846047