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NCT06517043 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Spinal Networks of Balance Learning and Retention in Older Adults

A NA study of Aging, sponsored by University of Florida.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06517043 is a NA study of Aging that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06517043, a NA study of Aging, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Florida.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Age-related balance and walking issues increase fall risks, leading to injuries, higher healthcare costs, reduced quality of life, and increased morbidity/mortality rates. Preserving functional ability is a crucial public health priority, with the potential to reduce healthcare costs and enhance older adults' quality of life. Declines in balance and walking ability threaten independence. These declines are attributed to spinal network impairments and may be mitigated by targeted interventions aimed at addressing age-related spinal cord impairment to enhance functional outcomes. However, there is a lack of research into how the aging spinal cord affects balance/walking. In older adults, the spinal cord is less excitable, conducts signals more slowly, and is subject to neural noise. Intervening on age-related impairment of the spinal cord to improve balance/walking ability is a very promising but untapped area of research. A therapeutic approach that combines dynamic balance training with non-invasive electrical spinal stimulation may be effective in preserving functional abilities. This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal lumbar regions is more beneficial than sham stimulation.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Balance Training
  • DEVICE Spinal Active tsDCS
  • DEVICE Spinal Sham tsDCS

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • Malcom Randall VA Medical Center Brain Rehabilitation Research Center - Gainesville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2025-01-22
Est. Completion 2026-08-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Florida

1,106 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06517043

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06517043 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Balance Training is the first listed.

NCT06517043 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06517043 about?

NCT06517043 is a clinical study titled "Spinal Networks of Balance Learning and Retention in Older Adults". Age-related balance and walking issues increase fall risks, leading to injuries, higher healthcare costs, reduced quality of life, and increased morbidity/mortality rates. Preserving functional ability is a crucial public health priority, with the potential to reduce healthcare costs and enhance old...

What is the current status of trial NCT06517043?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2025-01-22. Estimated completion is 2026-08-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06517043 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06517043?

The interventions under investigation include: Balance Training (BEHAVIORAL), Spinal Active tsDCS (DEVICE), Spinal Sham tsDCS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06517043?

This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06517043 being conducted?

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

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