Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorStony Brook University
About this trial
This study assesses whether a small wearable ankle bracelet device can improve gait and mobility in the older adult. Before wearing the bracelet, participants will answer a brief questionnaire, have gait and mobility assessed via 3 CDC approved tests and an app, then wear the device and repeat these gait and mobility assessments, and complete a questionnaire.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
65+ years old residing at Independent Living at Jefferson's Ferry
Express interest in the ankle wearable device
Have capacity as measured by being alert and oriented to person, place, and time
Can communicate in English and provide written consent
Disqualifiers
Diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS))
Disability from a stroke or other major neurologic disorder resulting in leg paralysis
Active ulcers/rashes/infections on feet or legs, or using orthotics other than arch supports or over the counter knee/ankle supports
Significant lymphedema/peripheral edema/or large ankle size that prevents ankle wearable device application or functionality
Trial population
Adults aged 65+ years who reside at Jefferson's Ferry independent living and generally use assistive devices for mobility, such as a cane or walker.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Wearing the Accelera device
DeviceWearing the Accelera device prior to retesting gait and mobility
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Performance on mobility/gait assessments and subjective evaluation by participant
Performance on 3 CDC STEADI tests (timed up and go, chair stand, and 4 point balance test) and mobility as assessed by an optional app and subjective participant assessment on a questionnaire.
Time frame
from enrollment to the end of the single study session for that participantSecondary outcomes
1
sensory thresholds for the device
sensory threshold for the ankle bracelet device
Time frame
while wearing the ankle bracelet deviceOther outcomes
1
fall during the study session
falls that occur during the study session, while wearing and not wearing the device
Time frame
during the single study session that the participant is enrolled inSponsors and contacts
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Stony Brook University
Lead sponsor
Accelera
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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