Impact of Foot Orthoses on Gait in Individuals With Ataxia

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07720700
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Ataxia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Home wearing schedule — DEVICE
    Participants will wear the orthoses at home and record the time

Study Details

This study is the first to assess the impact of lower extremity orthoses on gait and balance in individuals with CA. By investigating how orthoses influence mobility and stability, this research will provide critical data to inform clinical guidelines, improve patient care, and support evidence-based orthotic prescriptions for individuals with CA.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 22, 2026
Start date
Nov 21, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Custom orthoses
    Supramalleolar Orthoses - are made specifically for the participant and provide stability, proprioceptive feedback and mild position as it is designed to cover the foot and ankle up to the malleoli.
  • Experimental: Off the shelf
    Carbon Fiber Insert - this is an off the self shoe insert that provides stability and proprioceptive feedback and is placed in the shoe under the shoe insole.

Primary Outcome Measure

Zeno Walkway [ Time Frame: Day one (baseline) of receiving the orthosis then at 14 days after wearing the orthosis. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexas75235
Staci M Shearin, PT, PhD
[email protected]
214-648-6564

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