Examining the Effects of Theta Burst TMS on Brain Connectivity and Balance Ability in Older Adults With Balance Problems

EARLY_PHASE1RecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

30

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 6, 2025

Primary Completion Date

May 1, 2026

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2026

Conditions
AgingBalance Deficits
Interventions
DEVICE

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

TMS (in the form of theta burst stimulations) will be delivered over Supplementary Motor Area while the subject is seated in the Treatment group. TMS is capable to induce neuroplastic facilitatory changes in the brain that last beyond the duration of stimulation. TMS will be delivered once daily, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks.

DEVICE

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Sham

Sham TMS will be delivered in the sham group using a sham coil once daily, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks.

Trial Locations (1)

77204

RECRUITING

The Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research at the University of Houston, Houston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Houston

OTHER

collaborator

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

NIH

lead

Weinberg Medical Physics LLC

INDUSTRY