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Clinical Trials/IRCT20170114031942N6
IRCT20170114031942N6
Not Yet Recruiting
Phase 3

The effects of foot orthoses on balance, postural control and dynamic plantar pressure distribution in older adults with pronated foot-A randomized clinical control trial

Shahroud University of Technology0 sites108 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Shahroud University of Technology
Enrollment
108
Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Last Updated
7 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
7 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Shahroud University of Technology

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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