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Effect of foot orthoses for older adults with pronated foot

Phase 3
Conditions
Older adult health.
Registration Number
IRCT20170114031942N6
Lead Sponsor
Shahroud University of Technology
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
108
Inclusion Criteria

Age over 65 years old
Confirmation of falling risk by falling screening algorithm
Pronated foot confirmation by foot posture index
Independent living in the community
Ability to walk without any help (for example, without a cane or walker)
Medical certificate to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Institutional older adults (nursing home and hospitalized)
A history of depression, anxiety, or other mental disorders confirmed by GDS-15
Presence of neurological or musculoskeletal problems (such as a history of cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, lower extremity surgery, significant orthopedic disorders or acute illness)
Lower extremity prosthetics
Peripheral neuropathy or diabetes
Dementia confirmed by MMSE
Vision problem despite the glasses correction
Previous use of foot orthosis

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fear of falling. Timepoint: The fear of falling is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall Efficacy Scale International.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Dynamic balance is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamic gait index.;Static balance. Timepoint: Static balance is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques–4.;Postural control. Timepoint: Posture control is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Footscan pressure plat.;Dynamic foot pressure distribution patterns. Timepoint: Dynamic foot pressure distribution patterns is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Footscan pressure plat.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comfort of the orthoses. Timepoint: The comfort of the orthoses is measured immediately after the intervention and 1 week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Comfort Index of Orthotic.
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