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Balance4Mobility: Effects of Walkasins Use on Clinical Outcomes of Gait and Balance Function in Individuals with Peripheral Neuropathy and Balance Problems – A Randomized Control Trial

Status: Recruiting

The main purpose of this study is to test whether Walkasins can help people with peripheral neuropathy maintain their balance better. Walkasins have been developed to improve balance and walking by enhancing a person’s ability to feel the pressure beneath his/her feet as he/she walks.

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Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 55 years old
• able to complete all activities without the use of an assistive device
• diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy (if due to chemotherapy, must be 1 year after completion)
• experiencing problems with gait or balance
Exclusion Criteria:

• able to stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds
• acute thrombophlebitis, including deep vein thrombosis, or severe peripheral vascular disease
• lymphedema
• swelling, infection, inflamed area of skin or eruptions on the lower leg
• weigh more than 300 pounds
Conditions:

Bone, Joint & Muscle, Brain & Nervous System

Keywords:

Peripheral Neuropathies, Balance, Gait Disorders

Study Contact: Sarah Zwagerman - sarah.zwagerman@fairview.org
Principal Investigator: Islam Zineldin
Phase: NA
IRB Number: STUDY00025212
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov

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