Balance testing while doing thinking tasks and eye-movement training
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how well your balance and coordination work while you do a thinking task, using special visual (eye-movement) stimulation. It may help researchers understand why some people have balance problems and how training could improve safety.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You do not have inner-ear (vestibular) problems, major balance/neurologic problems, or recent knee/hip problems or replacements
- You do not have dizziness and you can walk without needing a cane/walker or other assistive device
- Your vision (even with glasses/contacts) is good enough for clear testing (better than 20/40)
- You are right-handed
- Your balance and walking tests should not show high fall risk, and your thinking/memory score should be normal (MoCA above 26/30)
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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