AR Training for Balance Disorders
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Falls are a common problem in adults within the age of 55-80 years and can lead to injury and loss of independence. This study is testing a new type of balance training using augmented reality (AR). In this intervention, participants will see virtual objects, such as obstacles, placed in their environment and will practice stepping over or moving around them. The system will adjust the difficulty based on each person's performance. Participants will complete training sessions over several weeks. We will measure changes in balance, walking ability, and confidence before and after the program. The goal is to see if this training can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 55 to 80 who have balance problems or are at risk of falling. People with severe vision, hearing, or movement issues that would prevent them from using the AR system may not be able to join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AI-Enhanced Augmented Reality Balance and Mobility Training
Trial Overview
The study tests a new balance training program using augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence. Participants practice moving around virtual obstacles in their real environment, with the difficulty adjusted to their abilities over several weeks.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will complete an 8-week AI-enhanced augmented reality balance and mobility training program, with 3-5 sessions per week lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Training includes standing- and walking-based tasks such as obstacle negotiation, path following, step targeting, turning, and directional changes. Task difficulty is adaptively adjusted based on participant performance using a machine learning model designed to maintain an approximately 80% task success rate.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McMaster University
Lead Sponsor
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