Balance and Navigation Skills After Vestibular Implant
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests how a vestibular implant—a small device that helps with balance—affects your ability to navigate spaces and your thinking skills. Researchers will give you cognitive tests before and after using the implant to see if it helps you move and think more clearly.
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Who can take part
- Complete loss of balance and hearing function (both ears) for at least 5 years, confirmed by medical tests
- No other neurological diseases besides your balance and hearing loss
- Able to stand and walk without help
- Weight 250 lbs or less
- Not pregnant and not within 4 months after giving birth
- No recent neck or spine surgery, severe head injury, or major psychiatric conditions
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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