Goggle trick may boost balance in young and older adults

NCT ID NCT06804512

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether wearing goggles that briefly block vision during balance training can help people improve their balance more effectively. Healthy adults aged 18-30 or 65-89 will practice walking on a narrow beam while wearing special goggles. Researchers will measure balance changes right after training and again two weeks later.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The University of Florida

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    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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