Postural Effects of Being Rotated in a Whole Body Gyroscope

Completed

Conditions studied: Falls, Balance, Movement Disorders

In brief

Subjects will be secured and rotated in a whole body gyroscope, similar to a flight trainer for astronauts. The rotations will be in many directions and the speed will be at 90 deg/sec. The effects of this rotation on the ability to stand upright will be measured.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01188161

Run by

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies

People needed

25

Starts

2010-07-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-08-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Normal Healthy Adults without a history of vertigo or dizziness

You may not qualify if…

• History of dizziness or vertigo

Where it is running

• Life University — Marietta, Georgia, United States

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