Virtual reality test for fall risk in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses virtual reality to test attention and reaction time, which may help predict fall risk in older adults who can walk on their own.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You do not have memory or thinking problems.
- You can walk without help from a person or device.
- You have not had a bone fracture in the last 6 months.
- You have not had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other metal implant, and you do not take medications that affect balance.
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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