Peak Plantar Pressures While Wearing a Carbon Fiber Off Loading Orthoses

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, Orthotic Device

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the ability of carbon fiber off loading orthoses to reduce plantar pressure while providing an augmented plantarflexor power to improve walking and function. Results of this study could lead to increased use of carbon fiber off loading orthoses for patients with diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and foot wounds as a way augmenting wound healing and preventing future recurrences of wounds.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03618628

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

3

Starts

2016-05-24

Expected to finish

2018-04-12

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-13

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Daily life includes a minimum of moderate activity level (variable cadence walking)
• Have a Gillette or carbon off loading orthosis as a result of diabetes related foot impairments
• Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy
• Ability to ambulate in the community (K-level ≥ 2)
• Age > 21 years

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to ambulate and complete testing required for study participation.
• Severe foot deformity of the hindfoot or any deformity of the foot with a dislocation resulting in a bony prominence on the plantar/weightbearing surface of the foot.
• Neurological diseases that affects walking

Where it is running

• Washington University — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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