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New treatment option for Falls in the Elderly
Official title Evaluating the Impact of "CHUT OTONOM®" Footwear on the Spatio-temporal Parameters of Walking and the Risk of Falls in Elderly People at High Risk of Falling.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07366424
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Footwear is one of the extrinsic factors that can cause falls in older adults. Indeed, ill-fitting or worn shoes or slippers that do not support the foot properly, have slippery soles or high heels can contribute to falls.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Male or female, 65 years of age or older
- Having fallen at least once in the previous 6 months.
- Patients whose foot morphology corresponds to the sizes available in Innothera Laboratories' "CHUT OTONOM®" shoes (feet with increased volume).
- Patients able to walk 10 meters unaided, without technical or human assistance.
- Patients seen at the "Multidisciplinary Fall Assessment" day hospital at Calmette Hospital, Lille University Hospital.
You likely can't join if
- Presence of a focal motor deficit in the lower limbs from neurological or orthopedic causes (e.g., hemiplegia resulting from a stroke, limb...
- Inability to give informed consent
- Persons under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female, 65 years of age or older
- Having fallen at least once in the previous 6 months.
- Patients whose foot morphology corresponds to the sizes available in Innothera Laboratories' "CHUT OTONOM®" shoes (feet with increased volume).
- Patients able to walk 10 meters unaided, without technical or human assistance.
- Patients seen at the "Multidisciplinary Fall Assessment" day hospital at Calmette Hospital, Lille University Hospital.
- Patients who have given their consent to participate in the study (written consent form signed).
- Patients affiliated to a social health insurance scheme (beneficiaries or dependents).
- Presence of a focal motor deficit in the lower limbs from neurological or orthopedic causes (e.g., hemiplegia resulting from a stroke, limb amputation, etc.).
- Inability to give informed consent
- Persons under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lille, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lille, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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