BalanceNCT01207362
Assessing and Improving Balance Using Platform Perturbations
An observational study of Balance, run by Kessler Foundation at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to compare current standing balance assessment methods to a new method that measures weight shift during small movements of a sliding platform. It will also be used to determine if balance improves with repeated exposure as part of a 4-week training program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance
- How many people
- 4 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2009to Dec 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Healthy adults
Who may be able to join
- Healthy no balance deficits age 20-35 or 50-65
Who cannot join
- moderate to severe arthritis
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Kessler Foundation Research Center
West Orange, New Jersey, 07052
About this study
The purpose of this study is to compare current standing balance assessment methods to a new method that measures weight shift during small movements of a sliding platform. It will also be used to determine if balance improves with repeated exposure as part of a 4-week training program.
- Conditions
- Balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Young adult | Not described | |
| Older adult | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Improvement in static sway
Measured: 20 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Sep 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2009
- Primary completionAug 2010 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2010 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BalanceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kessler FoundationThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 4 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01207362
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R-648-09
- Status last verified
- Sep 2010
- First submitted
- 21 Sep 2010
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Sep 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessing and Improving Balance Using Platform Perturbations
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01207362
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R-648-09
- Conditions
- Balance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 4 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kessler FoundationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2009
- Primary completion
- Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2010 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Sep 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to compare current standing balance assessment methods to a new method that measures weight shift during small movements of a sliding platform. It will also be used to determine if balance improves with repeated exposure as part of a 4-week training program.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Young adult | – | – |
| Older adult | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Healthy adults
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Healthy no balance deficits age 20-35 or 50-65
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- moderate to severe arthritis
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Improvement in static sway
Time frame: 20 days
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Sep 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Balance, run by Kessler Foundation at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Sep 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Improvement in static sway (time frame: 20 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Sep 2010.