Clinical trials: Foot Orthoses
Pronated Left Foot, Pronated Right Foot
Clinical Effects of the Medial Longitudinal Arch Slope of a Plantar Orthosis
The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of the geometry of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of the insole on acceleration impacts during gait, measured using an accelerometry system, in patients with pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06474585
- Testing
- Plantar orthosis
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Foot Pain, Foot Functionality
Orthotics, Pain & Fear of Falling
To investigate and compare the use of a prefabricated Orthotic, with and without a metatarsal pad in decreasing pain and fear of falling in older adults.
- Conditions
- Foot Pain, Foot Functionality, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT04894396
- Testing
- Aetrex L2305 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics W/ Metatarsal Support, Aetrex L2300 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 206 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talita Cumi Ltd.
Stroke
Preliminary Biomechanical and Usability Study of an Active Ankle-Foot Orthesis for Stroke Survivors
This research will present the biomechanical assessment of a robotic device for ankle assistance during gait on stroke's survivors with hemiparesis. Gait pattern through an optoelectronic motion capture system will be analyzed.
- Trial name
- NCT04249349
- Testing
- Assisted gait with a motorized ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Corporación de Rehabilitación Club de Leones Cruz del Sur
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops following ankle fracture due, in part, to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP FPA CT (NCT05209347)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Foot Deformities, Orthotic Device
Custom CAD/CAM Insoles for Plantar Pressure Improvement in Foot Deformities
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of custom CAD/CAM insoles on plantar pressure distribution and gait parameters in individuals with foot deformities, such as pes planus, pes cavus, and hallux valgus.
- Conditions
- Foot Deformities, Orthotic Device, 3D Printing, CAD
- Trial name
- NCT07136649
- Testing
- Custom CAD/CAM Insoles
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Forefoot Varus, Flat Feet
The Effects of Different Types of Foot Orthosis in Adults With Compensatory Forefoot Varus
Forefoot varus is a type of foot deformities. It is asociate with subtalar joint hyperpronation, and cause too much stress over tissues around foot and lower leg during weight bearing activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04453787
- Testing
- Arch support orthoses with forefoot medial wedge, Arch support orthoses, Flat insole
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Plantar Fasciitis
Efficacy of a Custom Temporary Foot Orthosis for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
The aim of this randomized control trial is to identify the possible effectiveness of the temporary use of an inexpensive, custom-made plantar fascia orthotic (PFO).
- Trial name
- NCT01882894
- Testing
- Custom PFO, Faux orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Puget Sound
Flatfoot
Acute Effects of Foot Orthoses on Muscle Mechanical Properties in Individuals With Pes Planus
This randomized controlled study will examine the acute effects of a medial arch support and a prefabricated insole on lower-limb muscle mechanical properties and pain in young adults with pes planus.
- Trial name
- NCT07755215
- Testing
- Insole, Medial Arch Support
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Diabetes
Evaluating the Effects of Foot Orthotics on Plantar Pressures in the Diabetic Population
Foot orthotics or shoe inserts are currently utilized as a common conservative treatment option for a wide variety of foot disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00240175
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Hallux Valgus
Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Orthoses on Individuals With Hallux Valgus
Hallux valgus (HV) is a tri-planar, painful and common foot deformity characterized by the medial orientation of the first metatarsal, lateral deviation and pronation of the big toe at the level of the first metatarsophalangeal…
- Trial name
- NCT06128642
- Testing
- Toe separator orthosis, Dynamic orthosis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Parkinson's Disease
Effect of Lower Extremity Ankle Foot Orthoses in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with Tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01798927
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Haemophilic Arthropathy, Orthosis
Postural Assessment, Therapeutic Exercise and Orthotic Devices in the Prevention of Haemophilic Arthropathy
Haemophilic arthropathy (HA) is the most frequent complication of haemophilia and is often associated with a severe deterioration in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Haemophilic Arthropathy, Orthosis, Foot Malalignment
- Trial name
- NCT06438406
- Testing
- Orthotic devices and therapeutic exercise (Group A), Orthotic devices (Group B)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Plantar Fasciitis
A Trial of Custom Foot Orthoses for the Treatment of Plantar Heel Pain
This is a study investigating treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Physicians commonly prescribe specialized orthoses (shoe inserts) to treat heel pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00765843
- Testing
- orthoses
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Type 2
Long-term Effects of Using a Novel Orthotic Insole for Tactile Stimulation in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Follow-up
1. This study had the objectives to investigate the long-term and remaining effects of using a novel vibrating foot orthosis for tactile stimulation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06688708
- Testing
- Using vibrating foot orthosis with tactile stimulation, Using vibrating foot orthosis without tactile stimulation
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Srinakharinwirot University
Low Back Pain, Foot Orthoses
Disability and Pain in Chronic Low Back Pain and Pronated Foot Treated
Purpose: excessive foot pronation has been reported as being related to chronic low back symptoms. Compensating custom-made foot orthotics treatment has not been entirely explored as an effective therapy for chronic low back pain…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Foot Orthoses, Pronation
- Trial name
- NCT07171177
- Testing
- Foot Orthoses
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Ataxia
Impact of Foot Orthoses on Gait in Individuals With Ataxia
This study is the first to assess the impact of lower extremity orthoses on gait and balance in individuals with CA. By investigating how orthoses influence mobility and stability, this research will provide critical data to…
- Trial name
- NCT07720700
- Testing
- Home wearing schedule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy
Tuned Versus Untuned Ankle-foot Orthoses in Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) in children and adolescents is frequently accompanied by gait abnormalities. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) have been suggested to improve the gait pattern.
- Trial name
- AFO (NCT03547674)
- Testing
- barefoot, shoes only, untuned AFO with shoes
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Spinal Cord Injury
C-Brace II Spinal Cord Injury
A randomized, repeated measures comparative design study to compare use of a micro-processor controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis vs.
- Trial name
- NCT03930056
- Testing
- C-Brace II, Traditional Care KAFO intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Lower Extremity Injuries
Effect of Custom Dynamic Orthoses on Forefoot Loading
The proposed study is designed to evaluate how foot loading changes during initial accommodation to a carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (CDO), after targeted training with or without visual feedback of foot loading, and after…
- Trial name
- LoadsolCP (NCT06710119)
- Testing
- Visual Feedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa