Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability

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Conditions studied: Ankle Stability, Postural Stability

In brief

This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06871085

Run by

University of Central Florida

People needed

30

Starts

2025-03-03

Expected to finish

2026-02-02

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Minimum of 18 years old or older
• Able to perform the following actions with no pain or discomfort: sit-to-stand, jump, one leg stand
• Must read, write, and speak sufficient English in order to complete subjective questionnaire

You may not qualify if…

• Had a previous foot or leg injury
• Had a foot condition at the time of their participation in the study
• Had feelings of instability at the ankle
• Had an ankle injury within the past 12 months
• Had surgery on either lower extremity in the past
• Had any torn ligaments or cartilage at the hip, knee, or ankle
• Experienced radicular symptoms down either lower extremity
• Had any allergies to the sock material used in the study
• 80% nylon
• 14% polyester
• 6% elastane
• Is currently pregnant

Where it is running

• University of Central Florida — Orlando, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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