Testing Effectiveness of a Stochastic Noise Stimulator to Immediately Improve Balance and Gait

The goal of this intervention study is to determine if a new electronic stimulation device, similar to a TENS can improve balance and make walking easier in older individuals with reduced balance function. The main question aims to answer the following: Can using the device improve walking speed in older individuals? Participants will be asked to perform a number of tasks while wearing the device: Walk for 6 minutes * Stand in place while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Stand on a foam block while having balance measured (eyes open and closed) * Sit in a chair that will tilt +/- 20 degrees while wearing goggles that take videos of the participants eyes.

NCT Number	NCT06688578
Lead Sponsor	Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Collaborators: University of Western Sydney, National Institute on Aging (NIA), Johns Hopkins University
Conditions	Vestibular Disorder, Aging
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2026-09-25
Primary Completion	2027-05-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-23