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A Clinical Study of Cerebellar tDCS Combined with Virtual Reality Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Prevent Falls in Older Adults

A Clinical Study of Cerebellar tDCS Combined with Virtual Reality Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300078998
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-22
Start date
2024-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aging

Interventions

experimental group:Accept cerebellar tDCS stimulation combined with virtual reality balance training, tDCS stimulation intensity is 2mA, stimulation duration of 20min per time, 3 times per week, for 4
control group:The control group will receive cerebellar tDCS sham stimulation and exercise guidance, with the same training duration as the experimental group. Exercise guidance included routine balan

Sponsors

Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age =60 years old; able to stand without support for 30 seconds independently; no history of neurological or skeletal disorders that cause disability

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with severe visual, auditory, and sensory impairments; people with any central nervous system disease, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, etc.; people with vestibular dysfunction or dizziness; people who have undergone brain surgery or brain tumors; people with peripheral nervous system lesions; people with severe postural disorders; people with intracranial metal implants; people who use therapeutic neurological drugs or psychiatric drugs; people with rheumatic diseases affecting the range of motion of the lower limbs and other musculoskeletal system diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
postural stabiity;oxygenated hemoglobin protein concentration;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
static balance;dynamic balance;Fear of falling;falls efficacy;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Mengjie

Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center)

otzhangmengjie@163.com+86 177 2105 0492

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026