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Participants needed for a study on falls and walking

20 February 2015

The aim of this research is to understand how errors in vision and movement contribute to falls.

Participants needed for a study on falls and walking ÌýTo do this, researchers will ask you toÌýstep on a target as accurately as possible.ÌýThe target will be a light on the floor in front of you, located at a comfortable stepping distance.Ìý

What would taking part involve?

Taking part in this study will involve one session of two hours.​ÌýParticipants will be paid £10Ìýper hour.

Researchers will record the position of your body, the forces you exert on the ground and your eye movements while you take a step. All techniques used are non-invasive.

Location

The testing sessionÌýwill take place at: 5th Floor, 33 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if:

  • You are OVER 18-years old
  • YouÌýDOÌýNOT have any known neurological, sensory, muscular or orthopaedic disorder
  • YouÌýDO NOT use glasses orÌývarifocal contact lenses during everyday walking

Contact:ÌýIf you are interested in taking part, please email Matt Bancroft:Ìýmatthew.bancroft.13@ucl.ac.uk.

All data will be collected and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

This study has been approved by the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Research Ethics Committee (Project ID Number):Ìý5326/001.