Immediate Effects of Visual and Auditory Feedback Modalities on Dynamic Balance (NCT07594405) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Immediate Effects of Visual and Auditory Feedback Modalities on Dynamic Balance
80 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the immediate effects of visual, auditory, and combined feedback modalities on dynamic balance in healthy young adults. It also aims to explore whether auditory stimulation (Mozart music) can influence postural control and whether combining visual and auditory feedback provides additional benefits.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does visual feedback (mirror) improve dynamic balance performance measured by the SEBT?
* Does auditory feedback (Mozart music) improve dynamic balance performance?
* Does combined visual and auditory feedback lead to greater improvements compared to single modalities?
Researchers will compare three feedback conditions: visual feedback using a mirror, auditory feedback using Mozart music, and a combined visual-auditory condition.
Participants will:
* Be 60 healthy young adults aged 18-25 years
* Be randomly assigned to one of three groups (visual, auditory, combined)
* Perform the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in 8 directions
* Perform the test with and without feedback modalities
* Have their reach distances recorded and normalized according to their height
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 25 years
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contact lenses allowed)
* No musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limbs
* No neurological disorders
* No history of prior surgery involving the spine or lower limbs
* No ear infections
* No vestibular, oculomotor, or balance disorders
Exclusion Criteria:
* Onset of dizziness or balance disturbances during the experiment
* Occurrence of a musculoskeletal injury during the experimental protocol preventing continuation of testing or sessions
* Use of medications affecting postural control during the study period
* Alcohol consumption within 12 hours prior to an assessment or training session
* Non-compliance with the protocol or repeated absence from scheduled sessions
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
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Dynamic balance performance measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
Timeframe: Immediately after completion of each feedback condition during the single experimental session