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Shoe inserts for elders with callus under the foot

The effects of textured insoles on the balance of older people with callus formation under the foot: a controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20150210021034N3
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-12-30
Start date
2017-08-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aging. Corns and callosities

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Using textured insole made with PVC that was in direct touch with the skin of the sole. This insole had 5mm diameter, 3mm height, and 10mm peak-to-peak distance cir

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age over 60 years Body mass index between 20 to 30 People with foot callus (grade 2 and 3) People with the history of two falls in the last six months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis) Musculoskeletal conditions affect the balance People with vestibular dysfunction Having diabetes melitus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ankle Joint Position sense (proprioception). Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: Ankle proprioception was measured using perception of the inclination whilst participants stood over an adjustable slope box with closed eyes.;The mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: Participant's Postural stability on the platform were be measured with mean velocity of CoP excursion in open and closed eye conditions. The duration of each test was 60 seconds. Each tests repeated 3 times and average reported.;Timed up and go test. Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: The time required to get up from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning back, and sitting on the chair was recorded.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEbrahim Sadeghi-Demneh

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sadeghi@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 5053

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026