Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain Injury

Description

The purpose of this study is to assess a balance training program to see if it can be helpful to improve balance and avoid falls in people who have had traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The study will involve three groups of research subjects: 1) TBI-intervention group, 2) TBI- non-intervention group and 3) the participants without disability group. The TBI intervention Group will participate in 10 robotic balance training sessions. Data will collected pre and post-training. TBI- non-intervention group will not receive any training. They will participate in two data collection sessions which are about 5 weeks apart. The participants without disability group will not receive any training. They will participate in one data collection session.

Conditions

Traumatic Brain Injury

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to assess a balance training program to see if it can be helpful to improve balance and avoid falls in people who have had traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The study will involve three groups of research subjects: 1) TBI-intervention group, 2) TBI- non-intervention group and 3) the participants without disability group. The TBI intervention Group will participate in 10 robotic balance training sessions. Data will collected pre and post-training. TBI- non-intervention group will not receive any training. They will participate in two data collection sessions which are about 5 weeks apart. The participants without disability group will not receive any training. They will participate in one data collection session.

Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain

Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain Injury

Condition
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

West Orange

Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07052

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Be between the ages of 18 and 65.
  • * Have been diagnosed with a TBI by a physician and be at least 6 months post injury and not more than 5 years post injury.
  • * Have been medically stable for 3 months prior to the most recent TBI.
  • * Not plan to make any drastic changes to medications (as determined by study staff) for at least 4 weeks.
  • * Be able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes.
  • * Be willing and able to give informed consent.
  • * Be able and willing to comply with study procedures, verbal instructions, and follow-up requirements.
  • * Weight above 300 lbs.
  • * Have severe cardiac disease such as heart attack or moderate or severe congestive heart failure.
  • * Have a pre-existing condition resulting in significant disruption in alignment or function of the lower limb during standing.
  • * Have additional medical conditions that affect the bones, muscles or nerves that would interfere with the balance.
  • * Have any previously diagnosed history of balance problems prior to TBI.
  • * Have fluctuating blood pressure.
  • * Be on any medication that may affect balance, strength, or muscle coordination (e.g. Botox).
  • * Be currently enrolled in another research study that is likely to affect participation in this research study.
  • * Have seizure disorder.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Kessler Foundation,

Kiran Karunakaran, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Kessler Foundation

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31