New brace for foot drop after nerve injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brace designed to help people who have trouble lifting their foot due to nerve damage, which can cause dragging or dropping of the foot. The brace aims to improve walking and stability.
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Who can take part
- You have a chronic ankle injury
- You have nerve damage that makes it hard to lift your foot (foot drop)
- You already use a brace or orthosis for your foot
- You can stand and walk without help
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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