Participants needed for a study on falls and walking

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

 To do this, researchers will ask you to step on a target as accurately as possible. The target will be a light on the floor in front of you, located at a comfortable stepping distance. 

What would taking part involve?

Taking part in this study will involve one session of two hours.​ Participants will be paid £10 per 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 session will take place at: 5th Floor, 33 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if:

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

Contact: If you are interested in taking part, please email Matt Bancroft: matthew.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 UCL Research Ethics Committee (Project ID Number): 5326/001.