NCT06573658 Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06573658 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Condition | Falling |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 88 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-04-18 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-10-14 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 88 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-18 with a primary completion date of 2025-10-14.
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Brief Summary
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group. Changes in postural stability and neurophysiology in the brain following PBT compared to walking exercise without perturbation will be investigated.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 60 years old * Community-dwelling * Right-handed * Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin * Able to walk independently on level ground for ≥ 30 minutes * Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) score ≥ 6 Exclusion Criteria: * Metal implants (e.g. pacemaker, artificial cochlea) * Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment * Osteoporosis * Hip or knee replacement within the last year * Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders (such as Parkinson's disease) which can affect MRI examination, balance control, or exercise participation.
Contact & Investigator
Sau Lan Tsang, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06573658 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Falling. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06573658 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06573658 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at charlotte-sl.tsang@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06573658 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06573658 clinical trial?
NCT06573658 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The principal investigator is Sau Lan Tsang, PhD at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 88 participants.