Subthreshold Vestibular Stimulation as a Strategy for Rehabilitation (NCT06732440)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The nervous system responds to changes in external or internal conditions by altering the behavior of neurons through multiple forms of neural plasticity. A specific form of plasticity, "homeostatic plasticity", stabilizes neural activity by driving the excitability of neurons toward a "set-point" level of activity. Over the last six years, new data have come to light showing that the vestibular system also possess a robust capacity to modulate sensitivity to self-motion cues in response to prolonged periods of motion. Collectively, these studies have demonstrated a capacity to use motion perturbations (i.e., low, or high levels of vestibular stimulation) to dynamically adjust the sensitivity of the vestibular system on both the single neuron and behavioral levels. The ability to use subthreshold motion stimuli to drive plasticity in the vestibular system motivates this study. The investigators aim to determine the impact of subthreshold motion on (a) balance performance and (b) balance training in individuals with peripheral vestibular hypofunction.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Creighton University — Omaha, Nebraska
Age range: 19 Years to 89 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Subthreshold Vestibular Conditioning (BEHAVIORAL)
- Balance Training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Balance Training Plus Subthreshold Conditioning (OTHER)
📋 "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)
- Creighton University — Omaha, Nebraska
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (402) 280-5188
Email: andrewwagner@creighton.edu
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.
More studies in Vestibular Hypofunction
- Vibrotactile Balance Belt Effect on Improving Gait — Baltimore, Maryland
- Making INformed Decisions in Gaze and Postural Stability: A Pilot Feasibility Study — Missoula, Montana
- Improving Psychological and Vestibular Health: MINDGAPS — San Diego, California
- Visual Influences on Vestibular Adaptation — Atlanta, Georgia
Explore by condition: All Vestibular Hypofunction clinical trials
💡 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.