Heel lift height and foot pressure with custom braces
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if changing the height of a heel lift in a custom foot brace can improve how weight is distributed on your foot after a serious ankle or hindfoot injury. If you have pain when walking, this could help find better ways to reduce that pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You had a serious injury to your hindfoot (the back part of your foot) or ankle, like a fracture or deep bruise
- You feel pain of at least a 4 out of 10 when you put weight on your leg
- You can walk at least 50 feet at a slow to moderate pace without using a cane or crutch
- You can read and write in English and agree to join the study
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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