the Immediate and Long-lasting Effects of the X10D Sole on Important Aspects of Walking Function in Healthy Participants, Walking
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to characterize the biomechanical effects of the X10D sole using objective, quantitative measurement methods. The walking pattern of many people is becoming increasingly passive, and the muscles of the feet and legs are getting weaker. The X10D shoe is an adapted shoe designed to make walking more active and dynamic again. This study investigates the detailed biomechanical effects of the X10D shoe on the walking pattern of healthy participants. For this purpose, walking with the X10D shoe will be compared with (1) walking in a control shoe with a neutral sole and (2) walking in the participants' everyday sports shoes.
Interventions
DEVICEX10D shoe
In this study, we assess the immediate and long-lasting (3-4 weeks) effects of the X10D shoe on a comprehensive battery of biomechanical parameters during various forms of walking. This will be the first study to provide a detailed characterization of the effects of the X10D shoe on diverse walking parameters in healthy individuals aged 50 to 65 years.
Sponsors
University of Zurich
Balgrist Campus AG
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria are: * Healthy subjects aged 50-65 years * Ability to walk at minimum 30 minutes at a regular pace without assistance or breaks * Written informed consent as documented by signature (see informed consent form)
Exclusion criteria
The
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CoP path during ankle-foot roll-over movement as measured by pressure plates integrated in the treadmill | up to 4 weeks |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed