Status:
COMPLETED
Biomechanical Analysis of CAM Boot and EVENUp Lift
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Conditions:
Biomechanics
Limb Length Discrepancy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Walking boots are a common form of durable medical equipment Orthopaedic surgeons prescribe both post-operatively and in the treatment of lower extremity injuries. Walking boots create a limb length d...
Detailed Description
The goal of this study is to understand the kinematic effects of a walking boot on joint angles, moment arms and ground reaction forces in the spine and lower extremities. Additionally, the investigat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy cohort:
- Age of 18 to 40 years
- No history of lower extremity injury in last 5 years
- No history of lower limb discrepancy
Exclusion
- Pregnant women; minors (under age 18); mentally disabled; any persons incarcerated, on parole, on probation, or awaiting trial.
- Persons with medical history of spinal, hip, or other musculoskeletal pathology that may alter walking mechanics.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 18 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 23 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
19 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05365594
Start Date
August 18 2022
End Date
February 23 2023
Last Update
November 25 2024
Active Locations (1)
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UF & Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32607