A Pilot Study to Assess the Role of Accelera Stochastic Resonance Wearable Technology to Assist Gait and Mobility in the Older Adult
Stony Brook University
Summary
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.
Description
This is a pilot, observational study with 20 volunteers at Jefferson's Ferry Independent Living. Before the Accelera ankle bracelets are applied, participants will complete a pre-study questionnaire. They will then complete 3 tests that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends for fall risk assessment, namely the chair stand test, 4-point balance test, and timed up and go test, while using their usual mobility assist devices. If the participants provide optional consent, they will undergo video-based gait/mobility analysis of information derived from the HIPAA compliant Onform video re…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 65+ years old residing at Independent Living at Jefferson's Ferry 2. Express interest in the ankle wearable device 3. Have capacity as measured by being alert and oriented to person, place, and time 4. Can communicate in English and provide written consent 5. Able to walk and stand unsupported by others and feel ankle vibrations at maximum amplitude. 6. 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 Exclusion…
Interventions
- DeviceWearing the Accelera device
Wearing the Accelera device prior to retesting gait and mobility
Location
- Jefferson's FerrySouth Setauket, New York