Wearable sensors may personalize balance rehab for older adults — a trial puts them to the test
NCT ID NCT05391932
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a wearable-sensor system called MINDGAPS that tracks eye and body movements during balance exercises. Researchers want to see if it can improve dizziness and stability in older adults with vestibular hypofunction — a common cause of falls. The study also checks whether the system is safe, easy to use, and practical for home-based rehab.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a wearable-sensor-based system called MINDGAPS that tracks gaze and postural stability during vestibular exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more effective, personalized way to improve balance and reduce falls in older adults with dizziness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The system requires wearing sensors and may not suit everyone.
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Conditions
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University of Montana
RECRUITINGMissoula, Montana, 59812, United States
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