Optimizing insoles for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether custom-fit insoles can improve foot pain and walking for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to find the best insole design for each patient.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis using standard criteria.
- Your arthritis is currently at a low level of activity (DAS28 score of 3.2 or below).
- You have pain in the front part of your foot when walking that gets better with orthotic inserts or special insoles.
- You are able to have a bone scan (no medical reasons preventing it).
- You do not have a neurological condition that affects your walking, like a stroke or Parkinson's disease.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in a protected legal situation (such as being hospitalized without 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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