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Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress

Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04562896
Acronym
PRMRP-FPA2
Enrollment
22
Registered
2020-09-24
Start date
2020-01-08
Completion date
2023-10-05
Last updated
2026-01-30

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

Conditions

Ankle Fractures, Osteoarthritis Ankle, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis

Keywords

Carbon Fiber, Gait Analysis, Ankle Foot Orthosis, Arthritis, Biomechanics, Ankle, Adult

Brief summary

The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage. It is expected that carbon fiber braces can be designed to reduce forces in the ankle joint and thereby reduce the risk of developing arthritis following traumatic injury. In this study, brace geometry will be varied to determine how these changes influence the forces experienced by ankle cartilage. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to design braces that most effectively reduce forces on ankle cartilage.

Detailed description

The primary purpose of this line of research is to investigate the effects of carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (CDO) design on the forces and contact stress at the ankle, with the goal of reducing the development of post traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in the ankle. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops, in part, due to increased contact stresses within the ankle joint following fracture. It is expected that reducing articular contact stress at the ankle has the potential to delay or prevent the development of PTOA. CDOs have been shown to significantly improve function following extremity injury, and show promise for offloading the injured limb after severe lower extremity injuries. Therefore, the proposed effort is designed to evaluate how different CDO design factors influence offloading and therefore the reduction of forces and articular contact stress at the ankle. Adult participants will be evaluated while wearing carbon fiber braces of varied geometry. The primary dependent measure is ankle joint contact stress. Following consent and enrollment computerized tomography (CT) images will be used to determine the geometry of the joint articular surfaces. Ankle contact stress will be calculated using discrete element analysis and biomechanical data collected in subsequent data collection. Participants will be cast and fit for three CDOs with varied geometry. Participants will be blinded to the design variation of each device and will only know them as CDO-A, CDO-B, or CDO-C. Testing will be completed under 4 conditions: No-CDO, CDO-A, CDO-B, CDO-C, with each bracing condition (A/B/C) representing a CDO design variant. Physical performance measures will incorporate tests of agility, speed, and lower limb power to ensure that changes to device design do not negatively affect physical function. Questionnaires will be used to evaluate participants' current and desired activity level, pain with and without CDO use, satisfaction with the devices, perception of comfort and smoothness between devices, and preference between CDOs. Semi-structured interviews will be completed to fully capture the participant's perspective. Lower limb forces and motion will be assessed using a computerized motion capture system and force plates in the floor. Forces between the foot and CDO will be measured using force sensing insoles, and muscle activity data will be collected using surface electromyography. Devices will be mechanically tested, and participant demographic and anthropometric data will be recorded.

Interventions

DEVICECustom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)

The custom carbon fiber dynamic orthoses will consist of a semi-rigid foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff below the knee.

Sponsors

University of Iowa
Lead SponsorOTHER
University of Delaware
CollaboratorOTHER
Bio-Mechanical Composites
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Fabtech Systems
CollaboratorUNKNOWN

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Masking description

Participants will be blinded to the different design variations of each device, and will only be introduced to each device as CDO-A, CDO-B or CDO-C.

Intervention model description

All participants will be cast and fit with three carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs). Each CDO will differ from the others in design and will be labeled as CDO-A, CDO-B and CDO-C. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six CDO testing sequences (ABC, ACB, BCA, BAC, CAB, CBA) to prevent testing order from influencing study results. Multiple rounds of evaluation (\ 5 rounds) with small groups of participants in each round (n=\ 6) will be used.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

TIBIAL PILON FRACTURE PARTICIPANTS: Inclusion Criteria: * Ages: 18-65 * Sustained unilateral fracture of the tibial pilon within the preceding 5 years * The fracture has completely healed * Ability to walk 50 feet without use of an assistive device (cane, crutch, etc.) * Ability to walk at a slow to moderate pace * Shoe size between women's 8 and 13.5 or men's 6.5 and 13 * Ability to read and write in English and provide written informed consent * Individuals with elevated contact stress according to model generated using PedCAT standing CT images (will be answered after completing visit one)

Exclusion criteria

* Pain \> 6/10 while walking * Increase in pain during testing of 3/10 or greater * Neurologic, musculoskeletal (including bilateral fractures) or other condition limiting function of the contralateral extremity * Medical or psychological condition that would preclude functional testing (ex. moderate or severe brain injury, stroke, heart disease) * Wounds to the calf that would prevent CDO fitting * Fractures secondary to neuropathy or severe osteopenia * Classification as non-ambulatory * Previous fractures near the tibial pilon on the involved limb * Surgery on involved limb anticipated in the next 6 months * Requirement of a knee stabilizing device (i.e. KAFO, KO…) to perform daily activities * Visual or hearing impairments that limit walking ability or limit the ability to comply with instructions given during testing * BMI greater than 40 * Pregnancy- Per participant self-report. Due to the expected small number of pregnant individuals and resulting inability to account for its effect on resulting outcomes, participants will be withdrawn from the study. HEALTHY ABLE-BODIED PARTICIPANTS: Patient Inclusion Criteria * Between the ages of 18 and 65 * Shoe size between women's 8 and 13.5 or men's 6.5 and 13 * Healthy individuals without a current complaint of lower extremity pain, spine pain, or medical or neuromusculoskeletal disorders that have limited participation in work or exercise in the last 6 months * Full active range of motion of the bilateral lower extremities and spine * Ability to hop without pain * Ability to perform a full squat without pain * Ability to read and write in English and provide written informed consent Patient

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Peak Plantar Force (Total Foot)BaselinePlantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (100% of sensor) and normalized to participant body weight as they walk.
Peak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)BaselinePlantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (proximal 30% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Joint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)BaselineJoint contact stress time exposure (MPA-s/gait cycle) was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model. Peak joint contact stress time exposure (MPA-s/gait cycle) acting on the tibia during the gait cycle were reported. Lower peak contact stress time exposure is considered a better outcome.
Peak Plantar Force (Midfoot)BaselinePlantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (middle 30% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Peak Plantar Force (Forefoot)BaselinePlantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (distal 40% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Plantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)BaselinePlantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (100% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase and normalized to participant body weight as they walk.
Plantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)BaselinePlantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (proximal 30% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Plantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)BaselinePlantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (middle 30% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Plantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)BaselinePlantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (distal 40% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)BaselinePain will be assessed using a standard 11-point numerical pain rating scale, in which 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Lower values are better as they indicate less pain.
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)BaselinePain will be assessed using a standard 11-point numerical pain rating scale, in which 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Lower values are better as they indicate less pain
Participant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)BaselineThe participant will rank order their preference for their standard of care device (if applicable), No Device, CDO-A, CDO-B, CDO-C on a questionnaire.
Participant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)BaselineParticipants were asked to rank order their preference for NoCDO, CDO-A, CDO-B, CDO-C on a questionnaire.
Participant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)BaselineParticipants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).
Participant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)BaselineParticipants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).
Participant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)BaselineParticipants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Peak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)BaselinePeak soleus muscle force (N) during gait was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model.
Peak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)BaselinePeak gastrocnemius muscle force (N) during gait was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model.
Ankle Range of MotionBaselinePeak ankle dorsiflexion (degrees) during gait.
Peak Ankle MomentBaselinePeak ankle plantarflexion moment (Nm/kg) during gait.
Peak Ankle PowerBaselinePeak ankle push-off power (W/kg) during gait.
Four Square Step Test (4SST)BaselineThe 4SST (s) is a standardized timed test of balance and agility. One inch pipe is placed on the floor in the shape of a Maltese cross and participants are instructed to begin in the back left quadrant then to move 1) forward, 2) sideways right, 3) backward, then 4) sideways left, then to move in the reverse direction back to the original square.
Sit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)BaselineSTS5 (s) is a well-established timed measure of lower limb muscle strength and power. Participants are instructed to start the test sitting with their arms folded across their chest and with their back against a standard chair. Patients are then instructed to stand up and sit down 5 times as fast as possible, avoiding touching their back to the chair during each repetition. The time to complete all five continuous repetitions is reported.
The Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)BaselineSatisfaction with device will be assessed using the Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey Satisfaction With Device Score (11-55). Lower scores indicate a better outcome.
Modified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)BaselineComfort scores range from 0 = most uncomfortable to 10 = most comfortable. Higher scores are better as they indicate a more comfortable device.
Modified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)BaselineComfort scores range from 0 = least smooth to 10 = most smooth. Higher scores are better as they indicate a smoother rollover with the device.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJason M Wilken, PT, PhD

University of Iowa

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOB, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
1
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOC, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
1
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOA, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
3
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOC, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
0
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOA, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
2
Group 1: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOB, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 1 CDO stiffness was tested with CDOA being the stiffest (7.0(2.1)Nm/deg, CDOB being the moderate stiffness 5.4(1.4)Nm/deg, and CDOC being the least stiff 3.9(1.2)Nm/deg
0
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOB, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
2
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOC, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
2
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOA, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
1
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOC, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
1
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOA, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
0
Group 2: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOB, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 2 the design of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA using a cuff secured with a Chicago screw and Velcro, CDOB using a cuff secured with a ratcheting system (BOA Dial), and CDOC using a cuff consisting of a posterior and an anterior section secured with Velcro.
0
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOB, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
1
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOA, then with CDOC, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
1
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOC
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOA, then with CDOC. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
2
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOB, then with CDOC, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
2
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOB
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOA, then with CDOB. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
1
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOA
Participants will be evaluated without a CDO, then with CDOC, then with CDOB, then with CDOA. Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO): The CDO will consist of a full length foot plate, a posterior carbon fiber strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee. In Group 3 the tightness of the CDO proximal cuff was tested with CDOA testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 30N, CDOB testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 50N, and CDOC testing occurring with the cuff tightened to 70N.
2
Total22

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOCGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOBGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOAGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOCGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOBGroup 1: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOAGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOCGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOBGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOCGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOAGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOBGroup 2: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOAGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOCGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOA, CDOC, CDOBGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOA, CDOCGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOAGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOA, CDOBGroup 3: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOATotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants3 Participants1 Participants0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants22 Participants
Age, Continuous32.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
27.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9
41.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3
40.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
35.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.2
59.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
58.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
39.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
56.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
23.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
34.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.5
26.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9
29.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0
38.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.3
38.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants1 Participants3 Participants1 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants1 Participants3 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants13 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
EG008
affected / at risk
EG009
affected / at risk
EG010
affected / at risk
EG011
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 9
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 9
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 70 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 90 / 90 / 90 / 9

Outcome results

Primary

Joint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)

Joint contact stress time exposure (MPA-s/gait cycle) was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model. Peak joint contact stress time exposure (MPA-s/gait cycle) acting on the tibia during the gait cycle were reported. Lower peak contact stress time exposure is considered a better outcome.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: Peak joint contact stress time exposure was only calculated for participants in group 1.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOJoint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)4.44 MPa-s/gait cycleStandard Deviation 2.8
Group 1: CDOAJoint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)3.97 MPa-s/gait cycleStandard Deviation 3.33
Group 1: CDOBJoint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)4.08 MPa-s/gait cycleStandard Deviation 2.96
Group 1: CDOCJoint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)4.25 MPa-s/gait cycleStandard Deviation 2.94
Primary

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)

Pain will be assessed using a standard 11-point numerical pain rating scale, in which 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Lower values are better as they indicate less pain

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
Group 1: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Group 1: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 3: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 3: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.3
Primary

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)

Pain will be assessed using a standard 11-point numerical pain rating scale, in which 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Lower values are better as they indicate less pain.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Group 1: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Group 2: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 2: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: NoCDONumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: CDOANumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: CDOBNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Group 3: CDOCNumerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Primary

Participant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)

Participants were asked to rank order their preference for NoCDO, CDO-A, CDO-B, CDO-C on a questionnaire.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)4 Participants
Group 1: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 1: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 1: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 2: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)5 Participants
Group 2: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 2: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)9 Participants
Group 3: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Primary

Participant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)

Participants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 1: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 1: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 2: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 2: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)4 Participants
Group 2: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Group 2: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)4 Participants
Group 3: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)5 Participants
Primary

Participant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)

The participant will rank order their preference for their standard of care device (if applicable), No Device, CDO-A, CDO-B, CDO-C on a questionnaire.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)2 Participants
Group 2: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 3: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)1 Participants
Group 3: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)3 Participants
Group 3: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)3 Participants
Group 3: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)2 Participants
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOC, CDOB, CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)2 Participants
Group 3: NoCDO, CDOB, CDOC, CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)2 Participants
Primary

Participant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)

Participants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Group 1: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 2: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 2: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 3: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 3: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)4 Participants
Group 3: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Primary

Participant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)

Participants were asked to rank order the testing conditions from the condition they would most prefer to walk in everyday (first preferred) to the condition they would least prefer to walk in everyday (fourth preferred).

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 1: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Group 1: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 1: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)1 Participants
Group 2: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 2: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 2: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 2: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)3 Participants
Group 3: NoCDOParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)0 Participants
Group 3: CDOAParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Group 3: CDOBParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)5 Participants
Group 3: CDOCParticipant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)2 Participants
Primary

Peak Plantar Force (Forefoot)

Plantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (distal 40% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)9.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 1
Group 1: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 1: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 1: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)9.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 2: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.1 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.9
Group 2: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)6.4 N/kgStandard Deviation 2.3
Group 2: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)6.9 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)10.3 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 3: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.8 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 3: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)8.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 2
Group 3: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Forefoot)7.9 N/kgStandard Deviation 2
Primary

Peak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)

Plantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (proximal 30% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)8.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.2
Group 1: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.2 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 1: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)9.2 N/kgStandard Deviation 2
Group 2: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)8.2 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 2: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 2: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.8 N/kgStandard Deviation 2.1
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)8.9 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 3: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 1
Group 3: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.6 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 3: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)7.8 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.5
Primary

Peak Plantar Force (Midfoot)

Plantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (middle 30% of sensor) as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)3.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 1: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.8 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 1: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)3.1 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 1: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.9 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 2: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)1.6 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)1.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 2: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.1 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 3: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.2 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 3: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.3 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 3: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Midfoot)2.3 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Primary

Peak Plantar Force (Total Foot)

Plantar forces normalized to body weight (N/kg) will be measured across the forefoot (100% of sensor) and normalized to participant body weight as they walk.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)11.3 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.2
Group 1: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.7 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 1: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.4 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)11.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 2: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.6 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.2 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 2: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 1
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)11.0 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 3: CDOAPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.3 N/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 3: CDOBPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.5 N/kgStandard Deviation 1.2
Group 3: CDOCPeak Plantar Force (Total Foot)10.6 N/kgStandard Deviation 1
Primary

Plantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)

Plantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (distal 40% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 1: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 1: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.2 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 1: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 2: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.5 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 2: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.6 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 2: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.4 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.5 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 3: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.8 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 3: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 3: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 3: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)2.2 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Primary

Plantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)

Plantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (proximal 30% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.0 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 1: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.2 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 1: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.5 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 1: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.2 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 2: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.1 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 2: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.6 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 2: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.4 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 3: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.1 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 3: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.5 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 3: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.6 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 3: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)2.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Primary

Plantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)

Plantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (middle 30% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase as participants walk without a CDO and with each CDO.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.1 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 1: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 1: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.3 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 1: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.2 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.8 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 2: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.6 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 2: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.6 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.0 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 3: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)1.0 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)0.9 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Primary

Plantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)

Plantar force impulse normalized to body weight (Ns/kg) across the forefoot (100% of sensor) will be calculated using the integral of the force over the stance phase and normalized to participant body weight as they walk.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.8 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 1: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 1: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)6.0 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 1: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 2: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.4 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 2: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.8 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.3
Group 2: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 2: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.9 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 3: NoCDOPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.7 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 3: CDOAPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.8 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 3: CDOBPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.9 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 3: CDOCPlantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)5.9 Ns/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Secondary

Ankle Range of Motion

Peak ankle dorsiflexion (degrees) during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOAnkle Range of Motion17.0 degreeStandard Deviation 2.5
Group 1: CDOAAnkle Range of Motion13.3 degreeStandard Deviation 1.9
Group 1: CDOBAnkle Range of Motion12.9 degreeStandard Deviation 1.6
Group 1: CDOCAnkle Range of Motion13.6 degreeStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 2: NoCDOAnkle Range of Motion16.3 degreeStandard Deviation 2.5
Group 2: CDOAAnkle Range of Motion12.3 degreeStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 2: CDOBAnkle Range of Motion12.4 degreeStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 2: CDOCAnkle Range of Motion12.3 degreeStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 3: NoCDOAnkle Range of Motion17.1 degreeStandard Deviation 3.2
Group 3: CDOAAnkle Range of Motion13.4 degreeStandard Deviation 2.5
Group 3: CDOBAnkle Range of Motion12.8 degreeStandard Deviation 2.6
Group 3: CDOCAnkle Range of Motion12.6 degreeStandard Deviation 2.4
Secondary

Four Square Step Test (4SST)

The 4SST (s) is a standardized timed test of balance and agility. One inch pipe is placed on the floor in the shape of a Maltese cross and participants are instructed to begin in the back left quadrant then to move 1) forward, 2) sideways right, 3) backward, then 4) sideways left, then to move in the reverse direction back to the original square.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.6 secondsStandard Deviation 1.7
Group 1: CDOAFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.6 secondsStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 1: CDOBFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.5 secondsStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 1: CDOCFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.3 secondsStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 2: NoCDOFour Square Step Test (4SST)7.1 secondsStandard Deviation 2.9
Group 2: CDOAFour Square Step Test (4SST)7.2 secondsStandard Deviation 2.4
Group 2: CDOBFour Square Step Test (4SST)7.0 secondsStandard Deviation 2.2
Group 2: CDOCFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.7 secondsStandard Deviation 2
Group 3: NoCDOFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.1 secondsStandard Deviation 0.9
Group 3: CDOAFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.3 secondsStandard Deviation 1.1
Group 3: CDOBFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.4 secondsStandard Deviation 1
Group 3: CDOCFour Square Step Test (4SST)6.5 secondsStandard Deviation 1.1
Secondary

Modified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)

Comfort scores range from 0 = most uncomfortable to 10 = most comfortable. Higher scores are better as they indicate a more comfortable device.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)6.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 1: CDOAModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)6.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Group 1: CDOBModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 1: CDOCModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 2: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 2: CDOAModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: CDOBModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.6
Group 2: CDOCModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)7.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.2
Group 3: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Comfort)6.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.2
Secondary

Modified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)

Comfort scores range from 0 = least smooth to 10 = most smooth. Higher scores are better as they indicate a smoother rollover with the device.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)6.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Group 1: CDOAModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)5.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.1
Group 1: CDOBModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)7.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Group 1: CDOCModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)6.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.1
Group 2: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)6.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 2: CDOAModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)7.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.4
Group 2: CDOBModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)7.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.9
Group 2: CDOCModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)7.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 3: NoCDOModified Socket Comfort Score (Smoothness)7.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.9
Secondary

Peak Ankle Moment

Peak ankle plantarflexion moment (Nm/kg) during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 1: CDOAPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 1: CDOBPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 1: CDOCPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Ankle Moment1.4 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 2: CDOAPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 2: CDOBPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 2: CDOCPeak Ankle Moment1.5 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Ankle Moment1.4 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: CDOAPeak Ankle Moment1.4 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: CDOBPeak Ankle Moment1.4 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 3: CDOCPeak Ankle Moment1.4 Nm/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Secondary

Peak Ankle Power

Peak ankle push-off power (W/kg) during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Ankle Power3.0 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.8
Group 1: CDOAPeak Ankle Power1.2 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 1: CDOBPeak Ankle Power1.4 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.5
Group 1: CDOCPeak Ankle Power1.6 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 2: NoCDOPeak Ankle Power2.6 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.7
Group 2: CDOAPeak Ankle Power1.4 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: CDOBPeak Ankle Power1.2 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.2
Group 2: CDOCPeak Ankle Power1.4 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.1
Group 3: NoCDOPeak Ankle Power3.5 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.6
Group 3: CDOAPeak Ankle Power1.5 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 3: CDOBPeak Ankle Power1.5 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Group 3: CDOCPeak Ankle Power1.5 W/kgStandard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Peak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)

Peak gastrocnemius muscle force (N) during gait was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: Peak gastrocnemius muscle force was only calculated for participants in group 1.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1670.3 NStandard Deviation 328.6
Group 1: CDOAPeak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1425.4 NStandard Deviation 559.1
Group 1: CDOBPeak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1568.0 NStandard Deviation 464.3
Group 1: CDOCPeak Gastrocnemius Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1593.4 NStandard Deviation 426.9
Secondary

Peak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)

Peak soleus muscle force (N) during gait was estimated using a participant specific musculoskeletal model.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: Peak soleus muscle force was only calculate for participants in group 1.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOPeak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)2014.4 NStandard Deviation 408.2
Group 1: CDOAPeak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1344.8 NStandard Deviation 754
Group 1: CDOBPeak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1529.6 NStandard Deviation 479.3
Group 1: CDOCPeak Soleus Muscle Force (Model Estimated)1534.5 NStandard Deviation 487.5
Secondary

Sit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)

STS5 (s) is a well-established timed measure of lower limb muscle strength and power. Participants are instructed to start the test sitting with their arms folded across their chest and with their back against a standard chair. Patients are then instructed to stand up and sit down 5 times as fast as possible, avoiding touching their back to the chair during each repetition. The time to complete all five continuous repetitions is reported.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.9 secondsStandard Deviation 2.3
Group 1: CDOASit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)8.8 secondsStandard Deviation 2.7
Group 1: CDOBSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)8.6 secondsStandard Deviation 2.5
Group 1: CDOCSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)8.4 secondsStandard Deviation 2.4
Group 2: NoCDOSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.3 secondsStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 2: CDOASit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)9.7 secondsStandard Deviation 2.4
Group 2: CDOBSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)8.8 secondsStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 2: CDOCSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)8.9 secondsStandard Deviation 1.7
Group 3: NoCDOSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.0 secondsStandard Deviation 1.3
Group 3: CDOASit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.5 secondsStandard Deviation 1.5
Group 3: CDOBSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.7 secondsStandard Deviation 1.8
Group 3: CDOCSit to Stand 5 Times (STS5)7.8 secondsStandard Deviation 1.6
Secondary

The Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)

Satisfaction with device will be assessed using the Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey Satisfaction With Device Score (11-55). Lower scores indicate a better outcome.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1: NoCDOThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)29.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.9
Group 1: CDOAThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)30.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.1
Group 1: CDOBThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)31.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.7
Group 1: CDOCThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)23.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.6
Group 2: NoCDOThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)23.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.4
Group 2: CDOAThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)26.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.7
Group 2: CDOBThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)37.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4
Group 2: CDOCThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)36.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.4
Group 3: NoCDOThe Orthotics Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)36.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4
Other Pre-specified

Center of Pressure Velocity Magnitude

Magnitude of peak center of pressure velocity (m/s) during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Center of Pressure Velocity Timing

Timing of peak center of pressure velocity (percent stance) during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG, % Maximum) of the Medial Gastrocnemius during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Rectus Femoris Muscle Activity (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG, % Maximum) of the Rectus Femoris during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Semi-Structured Interview

Semi-structured interviews will also be used to fully capture the patients' perspectives, experience, and opinions associated with the device options they experienced as part of the study.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Soleus Muscle Activity (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG, % Maximum) of the soleus during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Tibialis Anterior Muscle Activity (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG, % Maximum) of theTibialis Anterior during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Other Pre-specified

Vastus Medialis Muscle Activity (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG, % Maximum) of the Vastus Medialis during gait.

Time frame: Baseline

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026