Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Preoperative Mobility Device Training on Postoperative Fall Incidence
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions:
Injury; Muscle, Ankle, and Foot, Multiple
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative mobility device training is beneficial in reducing incidence of postoperative falls in patients undergoing elective foot and ankle surger...
Detailed Description
Most of the surgeries involving the foot and ankle require non-weight bearing status post operatively. Patients use crutches, walker or knee scooters during that period to avoid weight bearing. Howeve...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 18 and older
- undergoing elective unilateral foot/ankle surgery
- requiring a period of post-operative non-weight-bearing or partial-weight-bearing period as advised by the operating surgeon.
Exclusion
- less than 18 years of age
- wheelchair-bound patients
- patients with history of previous use of post-operative mobility device(s)
- patients with ankle fractures, patients with previously diagnosed condition(s) with cognitive, balance, mobility impairment
- patients undergoing bilateral surgery
- patients requiring follow ups longer than 6 weeks
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 9 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03857945
Start Date
September 9 2019
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
March 10 2025
Active Locations (1)
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UAB Hospital Highlands
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205