Fabric knee brace for better walking in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a soft, fabric knee brace designed to help older adults walk better. If you are 65 or older and have muscle weakness, diabetes-related foot numbness, or knee arthritis, this brace may improve your balance and stability.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have at least one of these: muscle weakness (sarcopenia), diabetes with nerve damage in your feet, or knee arthritis with ongoing pain
- You can walk without help from a cane or walker
- You don't have serious health problems that affect walking, like a recent stroke, Parkinson's, or severe heart/lung disease
- You are able to understand and follow study instructions
- You have not had major knee or leg surgery that changes how you walk
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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