Impact of customized foot insoles on body alignment in stroke patients
The Effect of Wearing Customized Insole on Foot Alignment, Body Alignment, and Balance Ability in Stroke Patients
This study is testing whether customized foot insoles can improve foot and body alignment, as well as balance, in stroke patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Sharjah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iksan, Jeolla) |
| Trial ID | NCT06756256 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of customized insoles on foot alignment, body alignment, and balance in stroke patients. A total of 20 participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will wear the customized insoles, or a control group, which will wear their normal insoles, over a period of six weeks. The study will utilize advanced scanning technology to create the insoles and measure outcomes such as foot and body alignment, as well as balance ability through standardized tests. Evaluations will be conducted before and after the intervention to assess any changes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are chronic stroke patients over 50 years old with a mini-mental state examination score of 24 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological issues other than stroke or those with severe visual or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve balance and overall body alignment in stroke patients, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on foot alignment and balance have been conducted, this specific approach using customized insoles in stroke patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic (more than 1 year ago) stroke patient over 50 years old * MMSE (mini-mental state examination) score of 24 or higher out of 30, capable of understanding the experimenter's instructions * No history of orthopedic surgery * Voluntarily agreed to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological problems other than stroke affecting balance ability * Movement restrictions or involuntary limb movements due to ankle pain * Severe visual impairment, field defects, cognitive impairment making it impossible to use evaluation equipment * Taking medication affecting posture and balance ability
Where this trial is running
Iksan, Jeolla
- Wonkwang Health Science University — Iksan, Jeolla, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Meeyoung Kim — University of Sharjah
- Study coordinator: Meeyoung Kim, PhD
- Email: mkim@sharjah.ac.ae
- Phone: +97165057367
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.