NEUROBALANCE Training to Improve Postural Control in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury (NCT06584591)
Neuromodulation-Enhanced Use of RObotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Our proposed study, \"NEUROBALANCE,\" aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined intervention involving robotic balance training and noninvasive brain stimulation in improving balance functions in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study will recruit 45 participants who have had a TBI for over six months and experience persistent balance deficits. Participants will be randomized into three groups: (1) robotic balance training with active brain stimulation, (2) robotic balance training with sham brain stimulation, and (3) standard-of-care rehabilitation. The study will involve 12 training sessions over four weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, post-training, and two months post-training to evaluate balance recovery and retention. The primary focus is understanding how this intervention affects brain and muscle activity during balance tasks and how these changes translate into functional improvements in clinical outcome measures of balance function. Additionally, participant feedback on brain stimulation and exercise engagement will be collected to inform future studies. This research is particularly relevant to military service members, as TBI and balance impairments are common among this population. The findings may guide the development of personalized training protocols and contribute to broader rehabilitation strategies.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Kessler Foundation — West Orange, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Kessler Foundation — West Orange, New Jersey
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (973) 324-3578
Email: vshenoy@kesslerfoundation.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- TRACK-TBI Longitudinal Biomarker Study — San Francisco, California
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.