Virtual reality treadmill training aims to steady TBI patients
NCT ID NCT05721209
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether walking on a treadmill with virtual reality feedback can help people with traumatic brain injury improve their balance, reduce fear of falling, and lower fall risk. The study involves 20 adults aged 18 to 90 who have had a TBI at least one year ago and report balance problems or recent falls. Participants are split into two groups: one uses the virtual reality treadmill, the other uses a standard treadmill. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical and to gather early data for a larger future trial.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 to 90 years old 2. diagnosed with a non-penetrating TBI 3. at least 12 months post most recent injury 4. self-reported balance deficits and fear of falls or at least 2 falls in the last one year 5. Able to understand and speak English language to respond, understand and comply with study procedures throughout the 10-week study period and fill out the study questionnaires in English 6. Able to walk with minimal assistance or less (with bracing and assistive devices as needed) Exclusion Criteria: 1. history of severe cardiac disease 2. neuromuscular or neurological pathologies other than TBI that limit study participation 3. uncontrolled seizure disorder 4. weight greater than 135 kg or less than 25 kg 5. height greater than 6' 2'' 6. severe cognitive, visual or hearing impairment where the patient is not able to follow the study instructions 7. open skin lesion or bandage in the area of C-Mill harness contact
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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