OKS for Gait Instability

Optokinetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Gait Abnormalities

Status

Withdrawn

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03579186

Enrollment

Registered

2018-07-06

Start date

2015-06-19

Completion date

2022-12-12

Last updated

2022-12-13

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Conditions

Gait, Unsteady, Vestibular Disorder

Brief summary

Specific aim: To determine whether optokinetic stimulation can improve gait abnormalities. Hypothesis: Optokinetic stimulation stimulates the vestibular system and can improve vestibular induced gait disorders.

Detailed description

This is a pilot study designed to determine whether or not the optokinetic stimulation improves gait in patients with gait abnormalities, specifically vestibular induced gait disorders. The study population will consist of patients already receiving a gait assessment through the Brain Fit Club (BFC) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This gait assessment involves walking and posture evaluations. Patients will complete a gait assessment as part of their normal BFC evaluation. Those who consent to participate in the study will then complete a gait assessment while receiving optokinetic stimulation. The investigators will compare baseline gait and postural control before and during OKS stimulation.

Interventions

DEVICEOKS

Optokinetic stimulation

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Masking

NONE

Intervention model description

Patients undergoing a clinical gait assessment will be recruited for this study. Those that consent to participate will complete their clinical gait assessment as part of their normal evaluation. Subjects will then complete a gait assessment while wearing experiencing optokinetic stimulation. The investigators will compare baseline gait and postural control before and during OKS stimulation.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

50 Years to 90 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Receiving a gait assessment through the BFC * Ages 21-75

Exclusion criteria

* Left hemiparesis * Requires a cane or walker * Documented evidence of falls or instability to the left * Reduced vision * Moderate or severe dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Gait - (measured using a wireless 3D accelerometer)	After 5 minutes of OKS	Change in walking balance (lateral step deviation) as measured using a wireless 3D accelerometer
Posture - (measured using a stationary force platform)	After 5 minutes of OKS	Change in standing balance (left-right deviation) as measured using a stationary force platform.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Speed	After 5 minutes of OKS	Change in gait speed

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026