Smart crutch tips for guided weight-bearing after shinbone fracture
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a smart crutch tip device that helps guide how much weight you put on your leg after a broken shinbone surgery. It aims to make recovery safer and more predictable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You weigh between 40 and 120 kg (88 to 265 lbs), and your BMI is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- You have a closed (not open wound) fracture of the shinbone that needs surgery.
- Your surgery used a rod inside the bone or a plate and screws.
- You can use crutches safely and are allowed to put partial weight on the injured leg.
- You are willing to follow the study device instructions and attend regular check-ups for 36 weeks.
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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