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Evaluation of a Foot Health Program Incorporating Minimalist Footwear on Fall Risk Factors in Older People Living in Senior Nursing Homes: a Pilot Study.

NCT06996444 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-08-03

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Summary

Every year in France, 2 million falls by people over 65 are responsible for 10,000 deaths, the leading cause of accidental death, and more than 130,000 hospitalizations.

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of mobility in older people living in nursing homes, following 12 foot health workshops, carried out by a health professional, including the wearing of minimalist shoes.

Conditions

  • Fall Prevention

Interventions

OTHER

Program Including Various Workshops aiming to preserve elderly's autonomy through foot health

Combination of minimalist footwear, foot massages, and workshops to re-learn walking and posture

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-07
Primary Completion
2026-07-01
Completion
2026-07-01

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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