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.
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 °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research Ethics Committee (Project ID Number):Ìý5326/001.