A study of assistive methods for ankle joint to improve walking ability in older adults.

A study of assistive methods for ankle joint to improve walking ability in older adults. - Assistive methods for ankle joint to improve walking ability.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000045121

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-11

Start date

2021-08-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Community-dwelling older adults who attend the day-care center

Interventions

Treadmill walking with ankle robot assist (continuously) 20 minutes, per week, for 3 months Treadmill walking with ankle robot assist (decline) 20 minutes, per week, for 3 months Treadmill walking (

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Aged 65 years and older 2) Independently walking indoors without a walking aid or with supervision

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) History of administration or operation past 3 months 2) Pain affecting the walking 3) Unable to understand instructions due to cognitive dysfunction

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in temporospatial gait parameters before and after the gait training using the ankle robot.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle strength of lower limb (hip abduction, knee extension, ankle plantar-flextion) Balance (Berg Balance Scale) Number of falls (past 3 months) Easy to walk (Numerical Rating Scale)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMasanori Wakida

Kansai Medical University Faculty of Rehabilitation

wakidam@makino.kmu.ac.jp072-856-2318

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026