Effect of auditory stimulation through bone-conduction on balance ability

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K01449
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University
• Principal Investigator: Abe Masaki 北海道大学, 教育学研究院, 准教授 (40392196)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 触覚 / 姿勢制御

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study examined 1) effect of white-noise auditory stimulation thorough bone conduction on senses of touch and pressure for skin, and 2) effect of that stimulation on balance ability during quiet standing. The results showed that white-noise auditory stimulation thorough bone conduction significantly improved senses of touch and pressure for skin. It suggests that white-noise auditory stimulation thorough bone conduction can improve touch sense and can contribute to develop wearable devices for touch sense improvements. However, that stimulation did not show significant effects to improve the balance ability. More detailed examination should be needed for improving the balance ability by using that stimulation.

Free Research Field

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