How senses help balance in young and older adults
This study looks at how your senses (touch, vision, and inner ear) work together to help you keep your balance while standing and walking. Researchers want to compare healthy young adults with healthy older adults to understand changes with age.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old, or 65 or older
- You have never been told you have problems with touch, vision, or balance (inner ear)
- If you are 65 or older, you have not had any falls in the last year
- You have not had a serious leg injury or surgery in the past year
- You do not have any nerve, brain, or movement disorders (like stroke, epilepsy, or Parkinson's)
- You weigh less than 135 kilograms (about 298 pounds) and can safely wear a safety harness
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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