Gaze and Gait Training With rTMS

Gaze and Gait Training With Neuromodulation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), gaze and gait training to improve walking and balance in people with or without mild cognitive impairment.

The study plan is to recruit a total of 15 cognitively impaired and 15 healthy adults. The study will involve two visits. Each study visit will involve:

• Real rTMS or sham rTMS that last about 60 minutes
• Gaze stabilization exercise via a virtual reality headset for about 1-hour
• Target stepping on a treadmill for about 1-hour

Researchers will compare changes in gaze and gait following training sessions with real rTMS and sham rTMS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 - 80 years
• Capable of providing informed consent and complying to the experimental procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant gait difficulty requiring ambulatory aids
• Presence of implanted device such as a neurostimulator, cochlear implant or pacemaker
• History of epilepsy
• History of hearing issues