Zapping the brain to stop falls: new study shows promise for unsteady walkers
NCT ID NCT06008431
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique in 27 older adults who were at risk of falling due to unsteady walking. The goal was to see if targeting specific brain networks could improve walking steadiness and attention. The approach is experimental and aimed at understanding how the brain controls walking, not at providing a cure or treatment.
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Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife
Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States
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