CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Postural Control in Elderly

Pakistan52 participantsStarted 2024-10-15

Plain-language summary

The current study aims to determine the effects of combination stimulation (M1 Cortex+ Cerebellum) along with balance training (X-box with Kinect) on postural control in elderly population and to compare the combined stimulation (M1+CbS) with individual motor cortex, cerebellar or sham stimulation.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Healthy elderly patients * Age group of ≥ 60 years * Fluent in reading and speaking Urdu language Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have any congenital/Acquired walking or standing difficulty due to certain circumstances won't be included in the healthy adults group. * Patients with Osteo-Arthritis (OA) * Patients with cerebellar issues or issues such as vertigo with standing and walking etc. * Individuals who had significant dysarthria or aphasia that might impair understanding of speech or verbal instruction * Cognitive/communication impairment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Berg balance scale (BBS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Timed Up and Go test (TUG)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Bestest Balance Evaluation-Systems Test (Bestest)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Twenty-five feet walk test (25FWT)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Six-minute walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06757088

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-15

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Postural; Defect trials

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.