How's Your Balance?

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

None AHT: This is an observational study that does not involve any intervention.

Study summary

The goals of this observational study are to investigate the following:

* If there is a relationship between prior falls, single leg stance time, and plantar cutaneous sensitivity as measured by monofilaments.
* Plantar sensitivity across a broad range of ages.
* Self-reported physical function related to balance and mobility using the PROMIS® PROWalk™ questionnaire and balance confidence using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale-6 (ABC-6).

Participants will answer questions about themselves and their balance and falls. Their plantar (bottom of their feet) sensation will also be tested using monofilaments. And they will stand on a force plate with their eyes open and closed in dual and single leg stances for up to 30 seconds.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Dual- and Single-Leg Quiet Standing Tests — About 4-5 minutes of a single 20-minute session
  The dual- and single-leg quiet standing tests are static balance assessments used to quantify postural sway under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. These tests will be performed on a force plate to determine Romberg ratios. The Romberg ratio compares sway when visual input is removed to sway when visual input is available, providing an index of visual dependence and sensory contribution to upright balance.

Trial sites (1)

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