Examining the impact of Nimbus shoes on runners with functional equinus

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effects of Nimbus shoes, designed for daily training and competition, on runners diagnosed with functional equinus. The shoes feature an 8mm drop and are tailored for individuals who are heavier than normal weight, providing enhanced lateral stability and midfoot compression. Participants will be regular runners who meet specific inclusion criteria, while those with severe limb discrepancies or recent lower limb surgeries will be excluded. The study aims to gather data on how this specific footwear influences performance and injury rates in the target population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with functional equine
* regular runners

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with severe heterometry (more than 1 cm).
* Recent lower limb interventions

Where it's running

• Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
  Salamanca, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jorge SAORNIL, PhD. — Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
• Study coordinator: Jorge Velázquez SAORNIL, PhD.
• Email: jvelazquezsa@upsa.es
• Phone: 655909940

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.