Brain signals and balance in older adults
This study looks at how the brain processes signals from your senses (like sight and sound) and how that affects your balance. By comparing older and younger adults, researchers hope to understand why balance can get worse with age and find ways to prevent falls.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 65 and 80 years old (or between 20 and 35 for the younger comparison group).
- No history of epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or ADHD.
- No head injury with loss of consciousness, brain surgery, or psychiatric disorders.
- No early dementia or cognitive impairment.
- No serious vision problems (worse than 20/25 even with glasses) or uncorrected hearing loss.
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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