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NCT01188161 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Postural Effects of Being Rotated in a Whole Body Gyroscope

A clinical trial of Movement Disorders and Falls, sponsored by Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies.

Completed
Registry status
25
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01188161 is a study of Movement Disorders and Falls that has completed, run by Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,066-participant average among 26 other Movement Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01188161, a study of Movement Disorders and Falls, has completed, sponsored by Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies.

COMPLETED
Registry status
25 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Subjects will be secured and rotated in a whole body gyroscope, similar to a flight trainer for astronauts. The rotations will be in many directions and the speed will be at 90 deg/sec. The effects of this rotation on the ability to stand upright will be measured.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Rotating Chair

Study Locations (1)

Georgia

  • Life University - Marietta

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 25 participants
Start Date 2010-07
Est. Completion 2010-08

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01188161

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01188161 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,066-participant average among 26 other Movement Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, which has 10 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Movement Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Rotating Chair is the first listed.

NCT01188161 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01188161 about?

NCT01188161 is a clinical study titled "Postural Effects of Being Rotated in a Whole Body Gyroscope". Subjects will be secured and rotated in a whole body gyroscope, similar to a flight trainer for astronauts. The rotations will be in many directions and the speed will be at 90 deg/sec. The effects of this rotation on the ability to stand upright will be measured.

What is the current status of trial NCT01188161?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2010-07. Estimated completion is 2010-08.

What conditions does trial NCT01188161 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Movement Disorders, Falls, Balance.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01188161?

The interventions under investigation include: Rotating Chair (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01188161?

This trial is sponsored by Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01188161 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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