Status:
COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Sharpened Romberg Testing (SRT) in Healthy Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Conditions:
Hypocapnia
Balance; Distorted
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study is being done to evaluate the effectiveness of using the sharpened Romberg test to screen for impaired postural control in patients with impaired or altered breathing patterns.
Detailed Description
The effects of hypocapnia on the postural system have not previously been adequately investigated. The specific aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of hypocapnia on postural standing balance ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- Research subject conditions that may result in alterations of ventilatory control (capnic status) and balance will be specifically reviewed as criteria for participation.
Exclusion
- Current pregnancy in women, alcohol use within the past 3 days prior to the experiment, history of balance problems (e.g., vertigo, neuropathy, central or peripheral vestibular disorders), and musculoskeletal disorders affecting the ability to perform a SRT in participants.
- Patients currently taking carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, opioids, benzodiazepines, hypnotics, first-generation H1 antihistamines, amphetamines, and first-generation antipsychotics.
- Patients with a history of insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disturbances, narcolepsy, movement disorders, chronic low blood pressure, fainting spells, multiple concussions, seizure disorders, migraines, severe headaches and panic attacks.
- If the patient took medications known to cause prolonged QTc interval and other cardiac arrhythmias, the researchers will exclude the patient from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 17 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04897360
Start Date
May 17 2021
End Date
January 1 2023
Last Update
January 17 2023
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259