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NCT04800484 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effects of AFO Heel Height and Stiffness on Gait
A NA study of Musculoskeletal Injury and Musculoskeletal Diseases, sponsored by University of Iowa.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04800484: Recruiting NA study of Musculoskeletal Injury and Musculoskeletal Diseases, sponsored by University of Iowa.
NCT04800484 is a NA study of Musculoskeletal Injury and Musculoskeletal Diseases that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Iowa. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 519-participant average among 15 other Musculoskeletal Injury trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04800484, a NA study of Musculoskeletal Injury and Musculoskeletal Diseases, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Iowa.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these data and the analysis techniques applied are limited. In this study, heel cushions with different height and stiffness's (4 conditions) will be placed in participants shoes and they will walk at controlled and self-selected speeds. Participants will also walk with their AFO as configured prior to enrollment, and with no AFO if possible. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to align braces that most effectively improve function during every-day walking.
Primary Outcome
Timing of peak center of pressure velocity (percent stance) during gait.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Tall Soft
- DEVICE Tall Firm
- DEVICE Short Soft
- DEVICE Short Firm
Study Locations (1)
Iowa
- University of Iowa - Iowa City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-11-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-01-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04800484 shows while recruiting
NCT04800484 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 519-participant average among 15 other Musculoskeletal Injury trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Musculoskeletal Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Tall Soft is the first listed.
NCT04800484 reports a single indexed study location in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04800484 about?
NCT04800484 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of AFO Heel Height and Stiffness on Gait". The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these...
What is the current status of trial NCT04800484?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2019-11-07. Estimated completion is 2027-01-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04800484 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Musculoskeletal Injury, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04800484?
The interventions under investigation include: Tall Soft (DEVICE), Tall Firm (DEVICE), Short Soft (DEVICE), Short Firm (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04800484?
This trial is sponsored by University of Iowa, which has 228 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04800484 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Iowa. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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