Foot Strengthening to Improve Balance and Gait in Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Minimalist Footwear
Traditional Foot Exercise Program
Foot Strengthening Device (ToePro)
Control Condition
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 45 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Indiana University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different foot-strengthening strategies can improve foot strength, balance, walking ability, and fall-related outcomes in middle-aged and older adults (ages 45-85 years).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does foot strength change from baseline after an 8-week foot-strengthening intervention?
* Do balance, gait, and physical function …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy adults: age 45-85 years old
* Able to walk without an assistive walking device or lower limb prosthesis
* No history of foot or ankle surgery
* No history of regular minimalist footwear use
* No foot or ankle issues for which study activities may be contraindicated
* B…
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