The effect of age on the model of the foot in elderly - an observational study
Completed
- Conditions
- age-related foot model abnormalities and changes in the foot model10001474
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON36774
- Lead Sponsor
- niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 64
Inclusion Criteria
Older than 40 years old and within the following age groups (40-45, 50-55, 60-65, 70-75 year old) at the time of execution of the investigation
Able to stand for some minutes with little support if necessary
Exclusion Criteria
foot wounds
footwear modifications, including individual insoles
amputations of the lower extremity
less then 6 months ago being treated by a doctor for foot pain
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main study parameter is the difference in the model of the foot between<br /><br>four different age groups.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The age related decreases in foot sole sensitivity </p><br>