Study how brain signals control timing and balance
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares younger and older adults to understand how brain “brake” signals (GABA) affect hearing-and-vision timing and balance. It may help researchers design future ways to improve balance and coordination as people age.
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Who can take part
- You are either age 65–80 or age 20–35
- You do not have a history of epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or ADHD
- You have no history of serious head injury with loss of consciousness, brain surgery, or major psychiatric disorders
- You do not have early dementia or other early thinking/memory problems
- Your vision is correctable well (best vision in both eyes no worse than 20/25)
- Your hearing is good with no major uncorrected hearing loss (mild to moderate hearing loss may not qualify if thresholds are too high)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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