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Age-related walking and balance control during 30-minute walking

The purpose of this study is to quantify age-related differences in neuromuscular and postural control during and after 30-minute walks, with or without stiffening the foot using carbon fiber.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

During the visit, you will be asked to walk on a treadmill. We will record your body motion, muscle activation, and heart rate. The study also involves placing indwelling EMG electrodes to measure fatigue of the muscle.

In-person visits:
2

Total length of participation:
6 hours

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You can walk comfortably for 30 minutes on a treadmill without assistive aid (such as a walker or cane).

Not eligible if:

have had any leg injuries or surgeries in the past 6 months.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Mary Ellen Jones Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
116 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Franz
Biomedical Engineering

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Heart and Circulation
Healthy Volunteer or General Population

IRB Number

21-1005

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