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Efficacy of a Passive Lower Limb Exoskeleton in Reducing Plantar Pressure and Injuries From Prolonged Standing

NCT06995469 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2025-06-04

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Summary

This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of a passive lower-limb exoskeleton (Chairless Chair® 2.0) in redistributing plantar pressure and reducing injuries caused by prolonged standing in workplace settings. Conducted on 25 participants, the research measured plantar pressure, body sway, and postural stability with and without the exoskeleton using a pressure platform. Additionally, user fatigue and satisfaction were assessed through validated questionnaires (Borg CR10, QUEST 2.0). The results aim to determine the device's preventive potential regarding musculoskeletal and circulatory issues, contributing to improved ergonomic health and work performance.

Conditions

  • Health-Related Behavior

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Chairless Chair® 2.0 Passive Lower-Limb Exoskeleton

Participants used a passive lower-limb exoskeleton (Chairless Chair® 2.0) during their regular work tasks involving prolonged standing. The device enables a semi-seated posture without the need for external power, aiming to reduce lower limb strain. The intervention involved each participant performing their typical standing tasks once with the exoskeleton and once without it, in a within-subject repeated-measures design. Each participant served as their own control. Objective data were collected using a plantar pressure platform (Podoprint S4, Namrol) to measure: Plantar pressure distribution Postural stability Body sway

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • JAVIER FERRER TORREGROSA, Dr. · UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIA

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-05-26
Completion
2025-05-26

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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