Test an off-the-shelf carbon ankle brace for drop foot walking
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a ready-made carbon ankle-foot brace (AFO) improves walking when someone has “drop foot” (trouble lifting the front of the foot). It’s meant to help with standing and stability by supporting the ankle and foot.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have drop foot (trouble lifting the front of your foot), on one side or both, and/or instability on the back of your foot
- You cannot stand on your tiptoes on at least one foot
- Your condition is mainly in the ankle/foot muscles, not mainly a knee problem (quadriceps/hamstrings weakness)
- Your skin is stable enough for wearing an ankle brace during the study
- No planned foot surgery during the 12-week study period
- You can be followed for 12 weeks and you can freely consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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