Brain stimulation to improve balance in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst TMS can improve balance and brain connectivity in adults over 65 who have had recent falls. It involves MRI scans, 4 weeks of treatment, and follow-up tests.
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Who can take part
- Be 65 years or older
- Have had at least 2 falls in the past year that did not cause injury, or at least 1 fall that did cause injury
- Be able to walk and stand on your own for 5 minutes without using a cane or walker
- Be willing to have MRI scans and attend the 4-week treatment sessions plus lab visits before, right after, and 3 months after treatment
- Not have dementia, uncontrolled mental health issues, or conditions that prevent TMS (like metal implants or a pacemaker)
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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