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NCT06688578 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Testing Effectiveness of a Stochastic Noise Stimulator to Immediately Improve Balance and Gait
A NA study of Aging and Vestibular Disorder, sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06688578 is a NA study of Aging and Vestibular Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 2,194-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT06688578, a NA study of Aging and Vestibular Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The goal of this intervention study is to determine if a new electronic stimulation device, similar to a TENS can improve balance and make walking easier in older individuals with reduced balance function. The main question aims to answer the following: Can using the device improve walking speed in older individuals? Participants will be asked to perform a number of tasks while wearing the device: Walk for 6 minutes * Stand in place while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Stand on a foam block while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Sit in a chair that will tilt +/- 20 degrees while wearing goggles that take videos of the participants eyes.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham Comparator
- DEVICE Subperceptual Stimulus
Study Locations (2)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Medicine - Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06688578
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06688578 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,194-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, which has 73 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham Comparator is the first listed.
NCT06688578 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Maryland, Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06688578 about?
NCT06688578 is a clinical study titled "Testing Effectiveness of a Stochastic Noise Stimulator to Immediately Improve Balance and Gait". The goal of this intervention study is to determine if a new electronic stimulation device, similar to a TENS can improve balance and make walking easier in older individuals with reduced balance function. The main question aims to answer the following: Can using the device improve walking speed in...
What is the current status of trial NCT06688578?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2026-02-25. Estimated completion is 2026-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06688578 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging, Vestibular Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06688578?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham Comparator (DEVICE), Subperceptual Stimulus (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06688578?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, which has 73 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06688578 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Maryland, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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