Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult

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Conditions studied: Older Adults Who Use an Assistive Device for Mobility

In brief

This study assesses whether a small wearable ankle bracelet device can improve gait and mobility in the older adult. Before wearing the bracelet, participants will answer a brief questionnaire, have gait and mobility assessed via 3 CDC approved tests and an app, then wear the device and repeat these gait and mobility assessments, and complete a questionnaire.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07220707

Run by

Stony Brook University

People needed

20

Starts

2025-11-01

Expected to finish

2028-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-24

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 65+ years old residing at Independent Living at Jefferson's Ferry
• Express interest in the ankle wearable device
• Have capacity as measured by being alert and oriented to person, place, and time
• Can communicate in English and provide written consent
• Able to walk and stand unsupported by others and feel ankle vibrations at maximum amplitude.
• Answers "Yes" to at least one: worry about falling, had a fall within last year, feel unsteady when walking, enrolled in a fall prevention program, or use/have used assistive devices, such as canes or walkers

You may not qualify if…

• Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
• Diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS))
• Disability from a stroke or other major neurologic disorder resulting in leg paralysis
• Active ulcers/rashes/infections on feet or legs, or using orthotics other than arch supports or over the counter knee/ankle supports
• Significant lymphedema/peripheral edema/or large ankle size that prevents ankle wearable device application or functionality
• Cannot give written consent
• Unable to walk today or generally use wheelchairs
• Unable to participate due to medical or cognitive reasons
• Any lower extremity amputation other than one toe
• On anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents other than aspirin
• Unable to participate due to other medical or cognitive reasons
• Age under 65 years

Where it is running

• Jefferson's Ferry — South Setauket, New York, United States

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