Investigating Auto Adjusting Dynamic AFO
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Lower Limb; Fusion, Congenital, Lower Limb Fracture, Ankle Foot Injury
In brief
Offloading Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are devices designed for people following lower-limb reconstruction to restore mobility by reducing mechanical loading through the injury site and redistributing it proximally. While they perform well for some users, their current form limits full functional potential and may put joints proximal to the injury at risk of long-term damage. This study is directed toward designing and testing a lightweight, variable stiffness, dynamic brace that can adjust in response to user activity.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04623853
- Run by
- University of Washington
- People needed
- 22
- Starts
- 2020-11-30
- Expected to finish
- 2024-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-04-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- University of Washington, Dept. of Bioengineering — Seattle, Washington, United States (enrolling)
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