Detection of Balance in the Elderly Under the Influence of Stress

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALCALA · Nov 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The DEPIE Project is a clinical trial aimed at understanding how stress affects balance and movement in older adults. As people age, they may experience changes in their body that can make them more fragile and increase their risk of falling. Falls are a serious concern for older adults, often leading to hospital visits and a fear of falling again, which can impact their overall health and independence. This study will look at how stress and anxiety can influence balance and control over movement, particularly in older adults compared to younger adults.

To participate in this study, individuals must be either young adults aged 18 to 39 or older adults aged 65 and above. Participants will voluntarily take part in assessments to measure their balance and movement before and after being exposed to a stressful situation. Those with certain health conditions that could affect their ability to participate safely will not be eligible. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to gather valuable information on how stress interacts with balance in older adults, potentially leading to better fall prevention strategies in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Young adults (ages 18-39).
• • Older adults (≥65).
• • Voluntarily participate in the study.
• • Not meeting the exclusion criteria
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any disease, injury, or previous trauma that contraindicates muscular exertion, balance exercises, and/or walking.
• • Any physical or mental illness that contraindicates exposure to stimuli generating emotional stress, such as severe depression or severe psychosis
• • Difficulties in understanding study information and providing informed consent