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Postural Control in Adults

University of Oklahoma · NCT07554118

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 65–80 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
30
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
January 30, 2026
Record last updated
April 28, 2026

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What the study is about

The investigators propose a 2-week intervention involving adults over 65 years old. Participants will undergo dynamic balance training on an movable platform (stabilometer) with either restricted or full vision. The primary objective is to facilitate sensory re-weighting, hypothesizing that restricted vision training will increase somatosensory input utilization for postural control. Pre- and post-training assessments will measure postural control during gait initiation under a dual-task condition. The investigators hypothesize that the restricted vision group will demonstrate:

  • Improved postural control, indicated by increased center of pressure displacement during gait initiation.
  • Improved ability to utilize somatosensory input during a balance task.

Being studied: restricted vision (no-V); full vision (full-V)

Conditions: Older; Adults; Older Adults, Balance

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • age 65 and above
  • able to walk continuously for at least 10 min without assistive device
  • have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

Exclusion Criteria

  • neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor that significantly affect balance task and walking
  • known peripheral neuropathy that influence sensation
  • known vestibular dysfunction
  • known cognitive impairments
  • self-reported pain or musculoskeletal conditions that will significantly affect balance task and walking.
  • Drug use in the past 3 month.
  • At-risk drinker -

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Oklahoma City, OK 73117

    Site contact: Yo Shih, PhD · 405-353-2602 · yo-shih@ou.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Yo Shih, PhD · 405-271-2131 · Yo-shih@ou.edu
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