Effect of repetitive calf raises with plantar flexion assist device on gait function in older adults

Effect of repetitive calf raises with plantar flexion assist device on gait function in older adults - Effect of repetitive calf raises with plantar flexion assist device on gait

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000052504

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-15

Start date

2023-10-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

healthy older adults

Interventions

intervention group (calf raises with plantar flexion assist device) 10 weeks control group (daily life as usual) 10 weeks

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Ability to walk 10m without physical assistance or gait aid. - Ability to perform calf-raising exercises.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Patients with dementia - Patients with moderate or severe respiratory disease - Patients with moderate or severe cardiovascular disease - Persons with significantly limited motion of the ankle joint

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Gait parameter (gait speed, cadence, step length) - Plantarflexion muscle strength - Plantarflexion movement velocity - Ankle joint range of motion	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Height, Body weight - Balance function (Timed Up & Go Test, Functional Reach Test) - Knee extension muscle strength - Knee extension movement velocity - Frailty scale (J-CHS score) - Physical Activity (IPAQ)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAtsuki Kanayama

Osaka Prefecture University Graduate School of Comprehensive Rehabilitation

kanayama@omu.ac.jp072-950-2111

Outcome results

None listed

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