Status:
RECRUITING
Implementation of an App-based Walking Aid Skills Training Program
Lead Sponsor:
University of Calgary
Collaborating Sponsors:
Alberta Health services
Laval University
Conditions:
Lower Limb; Sprain (Strain)
Lower Limb Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Walking aids (WA), such as crutches, canes, and walkers allow individuals to move independently after lower body impairment. Improper WA use may lead to upper body discomfort, pain, or injury. Imprope...
Detailed Description
This study is a single-masked 2-centre randomized control trial. In order to evaluate the usability and feasibility of the app, we will evaluate 52 (26 female) patients and their physical therapists. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patient at a study site currently using walking aids \>75% of their ambulatory time
- age 18-99
Exclusion
- currently using a wheelchair \>25% of their ambulatory time
- cannot comfortably communicate in English or French
- history of significant cognitive or visual impairment that would affect their ability to use the app interventions
- unable to give voluntary informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05347875
Start Date
June 1 2024
End Date
June 1 2026
Last Update
October 1 2025
Active Locations (2)
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Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2
CIRRIS
Québec, Quebec, Canada