Calf muscle strength and walking in aging
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how calf muscle strength affects the way you walk and move as you get older. You may be able to join if you're an adult who can walk on your own (with or without a walking aid).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can walk on your own (with or without a cane or walker).
- You are able to come to the study clinic for visits.
- You are not in hospice or end-of-life care.
- You have not had leg or foot surgery or a broken leg in the last 6 months.
- You do not have a severe heart or lung condition that is not under control.
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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