Brain and walking study for healthy adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain controls walking in healthy people. You will walk on a treadmill while we measure your brain activity and leg muscles. It helps us understand normal walking so we can better help people with walking problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are in good health with no physical disabilities or conditions that affect walking
- You can walk on a treadmill for 1 minute and walk more than 10 steps on the ground
- You can follow simple instructions and give your permission to join the study
- You do not have any metal implants in your head or neck, and you are not pregnant
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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