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Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Interventions for Older Adults

NCT05829369 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2023-04-25

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Summary

Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over age 65. Muscle weakness in the foot can lead to foot and toe deformities such as collapsed arches or bunions, which have been found to contribute to falls in adults over age 65. The current research study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two simple and affordable foot strengthening methods that may make a major impact on balance and fall prevention in older adults.

Conditions

  • Accidental Fall

Interventions

OTHER

Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises

participants will perform specific toe and foot motions that recruit plantar intrinsic foot muscles, 3 sets of 10 for each exercise, 5 days per week

OTHER

Minimal footwear with prescribed walking

Participants will be provided minimal footwear. They will walk 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week, and be prescribed a gradual increased time in minimal footwear during daily activities (up to a maximum of 7.5 hours per day).

OTHER

Control

Participants will perform seated upper and lower extremity active range of motion activities 5 days per week. They will also be given a brochure on fall prevention tips.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Erin Futrell, PhD · Springfield College

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-12-16
Primary Completion
2025-09-30
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • United States

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