Peripheral Neuropathies study: Walkasins vs Fall Prevention Training
Official title Balance4Mobility: Effects of Walkasins Use in Individuals With Peripheral Neuropathy and Balance Problems
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06959277
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if using Walkasins daily improves awareness of foot placement and balance in people with peripheral neuropathy.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have peripheral neuropathy and balance problems, including those from chemotherapy or diabetes.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear Walkasins regularly, answer health questionnaires, do standing and walking tests (some timed), keep a fall log, attend study visits, and take part in phone calls.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six months, with regular visits and phone calls, and participants in the control group receive Walkasins after the study ends.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able to understand and provide informed consent for him or herself
- Age 55 and older, male or female
- Able to complete all functional outcome measures without the use of an assistive device
- Clinical diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy prior to participating in the study as documented in the participant's medical record or by physician's...
- Self-reported gait and balance problems
You likely can't join if
- Ability to stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds (If the person can stand for at least 30 seconds, he/she is excluded because his/her balance is...
- Self-reported acute thrombophlebitis, including deep vein thrombosis
- Self-reported severe peripheral vascular disease
- Untreated lymphedema
- Untreated lesion of any kind, swelling, infection, inflamed area of skin or eruptions on the lower leg near product use
- Self-reported, untreated fractures in the foot and ankle
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to understand and provide informed consent for him or herself
- Age 55 and older, male or female
- Able to complete all functional outcome measures without the use of an assistive device
- Clinical diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy prior to participating in the study as documented in the participant's medical record or by physician's note.
- Self-reported gait and balance problems
- Foot size that allows the Walkasins to function appropriately
- Willing to use the Walkasins device as recommended
- Ability to stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds (If the person can stand for at least 30 seconds, he/she is excluded because his/her balance is likely not impaired enough to benefit from Walkasins.)
- Self-reported acute thrombophlebitis, including deep vein thrombosis
- Self-reported severe peripheral vascular disease
- Untreated lymphedema
- Untreated lesion of any kind, swelling, infection, inflamed area of skin or eruptions on the lower leg near product use
- Self-reported, untreated fractures in the foot and ankle
- Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that moderately or severely impact walking
- Use of ankle-foot orthosis for ambulation that prevents donning of Walkasins
- Weight of more than 300 pounds
- Inability to perceive vibration from Walkasins Haptic Module
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Amherst, New York, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Galveston, Texas, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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