Comparative Effects of VR-Type Gait Training on Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Fall-Prevention Effects of Collaborative VR versus Walkbot Partial VR Integrated with Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Older Adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0012055

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-28

Start date

2026-01-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(Robot-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) and Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention) : Experimental Design This study utilizes a cross-over design aimed at fall prevention in the elderly, wherein a total

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 65 years or older. Individuals who have experienced a fall within the past year, or those deemed to be at a high risk of falling due to impaired balance (e.g., individuals with a BBS score below a certain threshold). Individuals capable of independent gait for at least 10 meters, with or without the use of assistive devices. Individuals with sufficient cognitive and communicative ability to understand and follow the research instructions (e.g., K-MMSE score of 24 or higher). Individuals who voluntarily signed the informed consent form after fully understanding the study's purpose and procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with physical conditions unsuitable for robotic training, such as lower extremity fractures, severe joint contractures, or inability to bear weight. Individuals with a history of severe vertigo, vestibular disorders, or motion sickness that precludes the use of a Head-Mounted Display (HMD). Individuals with a history of photosensitive seizures (epilepsy) or severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia) that prevents adherence to the study protocol. Individuals with severe skin diseases or open wounds at the sites of microcurrent stimulation or electrode attachment (EEG, EMG). Individuals currently participating in other clinical trials or intervention programs. Individuals deemed unfit for the study by the principal investigator due to other physical or mental health conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Electromyography(EMG);Tibialis anterior;Gastrocnemius;Electroencephalogram;Electrocardiogram;Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Insole-type pressure meter (insole) (Noraxon Insole Noraxon inc.. AZ, USA) Measures center of pressure values during gait in both groups. It measures the relative load distribution during balance and bilateral or unilateral exercise application.	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJoshua (Sung) You

Yonsei University Mirae Campus

neurorehab@yonsei.ac.kr+82-33-760-2957

Outcome results