Impact of Foot Orthoses on Gait in Individuals With Ataxia
ConditionAtaxia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
About this trial
This study is the first to assess the impact of lower extremity orthoses on gait and balance in individuals with CA. By investigating how orthoses influence mobility and stability, this research will provide critical data to inform clinical guidelines, improve patient care, and support evidence-based orthotic prescriptions for individuals with CA.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Cerebellar ataxia diagnosed by a physician
Ambulatory for 16 feet (Zeno mat) with assistance and without assistive device(s)
18 years or older
Disqualifiers
Gait velocity >/= 100 cm/sec without an assistive device
Medically diagnosed orthopedic conditions or injuries that impact ambulation
Unhealed wounds on the feet
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Home wearing schedule
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov