Testing new shoes to prevent falls in seniors
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial is testing if special shoes called 'CHUT OTONOM®' can improve walking and reduce fall risk in older adults who have fallen before. It may help you find better balance and confidence.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have fallen at least once in the last 6 months
- You can walk 10 meters (about 33 feet) without help from another person or a walker
- Your feet fit the special shoe sizes available (for wider or higher-volume feet)
- You are seen at the fall assessment clinic at Calmette Hospital in Lille, France
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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