Older Adult Walking Study

September 3, 2024 News

NEW STUDY ON WALKING IN OLDER ADULTS

Participants Needed!

Investigator: Dr. Babak Hejrati (babak.hejrati@maine.edu)

Dr. Babak Hejrati (Ph.D.) from the Center on Aging and the Institute of Medicine of the University of Maine is running a new, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study that focuses on improving walking ability in older adults through a wearable system and new training method.

Eligibility:

  • Adults aged 65 and older who can walk independently with no assistive devices and have not had a neurological disorder

What can I expect from the study?

  • Participants are compensated for their time through an incentive of $50
  • A study session with walking for about 2 hours
  • Short walks around a track field at the University of Maine, New Balance Field House or Crosby Hall, while wearing a feedback system on your arms or legs

Interested?

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