Analyzing gait patterns in adults with gait disturbances using smart insoles
Usefulness of Insole-type Gait Analyzer in Collecting Gait Data From Patients With Gait Disturbance
This study is testing if smart insoles can help adults with walking and balance problems by tracking their movements during different activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yonsei University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT06442982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an insole-type gait analyzer in adults experiencing gait and balance disorders. Participants will wear the smart insoles while performing a series of assessments, including surveys and the Timed Up and Go test, to collect data on their gait patterns. The study will analyze the data collected from the accelerometer and pressure sensors in the insoles to identify clinically significant information regarding gait disturbances. There is no control group, and the focus is on understanding the utility of the gait analyzer in real-world settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 and over who report subjective gait or balance disorders and can walk independently.
Not a fit: Patients unable to walk independently for more than 6 minutes or those with significant cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or endocrine disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment and management of gait disorders in patients.
How similar studies have performed: While gait analysis has been explored in various forms, the specific use of insole-type gait analyzers in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. adults aged 19 and over (based on the age on their national ID at the time of consent) 2. adults complaining subjective gait or balance disorders 3. individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign a consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. individuals unable to walk independently on flat ground for more than 6 minutes 2. individuals who cannot read ordinary print with glasses due to visual reasons 3. individuals who cannot understand conversation even with a hearing aid due to auditory reasons 4. individuals with clinically significant disorders in the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or endocrine systems 5. individuals considered clinically unsuitable for the trial by the trial manager or person in charge based on significant medical findings.
Where this trial is running
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Yongin Severance Hospital — Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Na Young Kim, MD, PhD — Severance Hospital
- Study coordinator: Na Young Kim, MD, PhD
- Email: kny8452@yuhs.ac
- Phone: +82 010 9127 4482
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.