Wearable Sensory Prosthesis to Improve Coordination, Walking, and Physical Activity

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Peripheral Neuropathy With Type 2 Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy Grade 2 or Greater Balance Balance Impairment, Gait Disorders, Fatigue Balance Disorders Physical Activities
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
60 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
18 (estimated)
Sponsor
RxFunction Inc. · Industry
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether sensory stimulations from a neuroprosthesis device (Walkasins®) can increase physical activity and improve gait quality in persons with peripheral neuropathy (PN). The main question it aims to answer is whether Walkasins enhances habitual activity patterns in adults with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do the following as part of …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 60 years of age or older * Have a diagnosis of PN with plantar sensory loss * Demonstrate balance impairment, defined as a Single-Leg Stance time of \<23 seconds * Be able to walk independently for at least 6 minutes without the use of an assistive device (rest breaks permi…
Contacts

Dorian Rose, PT, MS, PhD, FAPTA

352-273-8307

research@rxfunction.com

CONTACT

Hannah Grimes

904-528-3159

Hannah.Grimes@brooksrehab.org

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