Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult (NCT07220707) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-11
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. 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
✓. Able to walk and stand unsupported by others and feel ankle vibrations at maximum amplitude.
✓. Answers "Yes" to at least one: worry about falling, had a fall within last year, feel unsteady when walking, enrolled in a fall prevention program, or use/have used assistive devices, such as canes or walkers
Exclusion criteria
✕. 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
✕. Cannot give written consent
✕. Unable to walk today or generally use wheelchairs
What they're measuring
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Performance on mobility/gait assessments and subjective evaluation by participant
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of the single study session for that participant