UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062594 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071649 |
| Scientific Title | Effects of light touch on postural stability and its neurophysiological mechanisms in older adults |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/08/17 |
| Last modified on | 2026/08/17 16:22:14 |
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Basic information
Public title
A study of the effects of light touch on standing balance in older adults
Acronym
Light Touch Balance Study
Scientific Title
Effects of light touch on postural stability and its neurophysiological mechanisms in older adults
Scientific Title:Acronym
LT Postural Control Study
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
Healthy young adults and community-dwelling older adults
Classification by specialty
| Neurology | Rehabilitation medicine | Nursing |
| Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of light touch contact (LT), induced by subtle vibratory stimulation applied to the fingertip, on standing postural control in healthy young adults and community-dwelling older adults, and to characterize the brain activity associated with LT-induced postural stabilization. In addition, by comparing young and older adults, this study aims to clarify age-related changes in the postural stabilization effects of LT and their underlying neurophysiological mechanisms.
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Differences in center-of-pressure (COP) sway measures between the fingertip vibration condition (light touch condition) and the no-vibration condition during 60-second eyes-closed, feet-together standing. COP measures, including trajectory length and outer peripheral area, will be evaluated to determine the postural stabilization effect of light touch. Changes in COP sway induced by light touch will also be compared between young and older adults.
Key secondary outcomes
Base
Study type
Observational
Study design
Basic design
Randomization
Randomization unit
Blinding
Control
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
Purpose of intervention
Type of intervention
Interventions/Control_1
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Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 18 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| Not applicable |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
Healthy young adults or community-dwelling older adults
Individuals who are able to perform the standing task specified in the study protocol
Individuals who have received a sufficient explanation of the purpose and procedures of the study and provided written informed consent to participate
Key exclusion criteria
Individuals who are unable to maintain an eyes-closed, feet-together standing position for 60 seconds
Individuals with a history of neurological disease
Target sample size
600
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Takato |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Nishida |
Organization
Seijoh University
Division name
Faculty Rehabilitation and Care
Zip code
476-8588
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai City
TEL
052-601-6245
tnishida@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Takato |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Nishida |
Organization
Seijoh University
Division name
Faculty Rehabilitation and Care
Zip code
476-8588
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai City
TEL
052-601-6245
Homepage URL
tnishida@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Seijoh University
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
Japan Science and Technology Agency
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Japanese Governmental office
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
The Research Ethics Committee of Seijoh University
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai City
Tel
052-686-0034
kenkyu-entry@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 17 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Open public recruiting
Date of protocol fixation
| 2025 | Year | 07 | Month | 29 | Day |
Date of IRB
| 2025 | Year | 07 | Month | 29 | Day |
Anticipated trial start date
| 2025 | Year | 08 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2030 | Year | 03 | Month | 31 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
None
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 17 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 17 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071649
