Examining the impact of Nimbus shoes on runners with functional equinus
Footwear Difference in Sports Use in Runners With Functional Equinus: Observational Study
Universidad Católica de Ávila · NCT06930287
This study is testing whether Nimbus shoes can help runners with functional equinus perform better and reduce injuries during their training and competitions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Católica de Ávila (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Salamanca) |
| Trial ID | NCT06930287 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are regular runners who have been diagnosed with functional equinus.
Not a fit: Patients with severe limb discrepancies or those who have undergone recent lower limb interventions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved footwear recommendations for runners with functional equinus, potentially reducing sports injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be existing studies on footwear effects in runners, this specific focus on Nimbus shoes for functional equinus is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with functional equine * regular runners Exclusion Criteria: * patients with severe heterometry (more than 1 cm). * Recent lower limb interventions
Where this trial is running
Salamanca
- 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
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.
Conditions: Sport Injury, halffoot, sports shoe, daily training, competition