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Effectiveness of footwear in the reduction of foot pain and disability in people with gout

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gout
Metabolic and Endocrine - Other metabolic disorders
Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12614000209695
Lead Sponsor
AUT University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
92
Inclusion Criteria

Participants included in the study will (i) be over 18 years of age, (ii) have a history of gout according to ACR classification, and (iii) be able to walk a minimum of 10m without the use of a walking aid.

Exclusion Criteria

People will not be recruited into the study if they have (i) received any medication for foot pain in the previous 4 weeks, (ii) an acute gout flare at the time of assessment, (iii) previous surgery to the foot, or (iv) received treatment with foot orthoses or footwear within the previous 3 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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