Clinical Trial

Feasibility of Fabric Orthosis for Knee Support in Elderly Gait Improvement

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Record status
This record was last updated June 11, 2025 (before its estimated July 30, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This pilot clinical trial assesses the safety and feasibility of a novel fabric-type orthosis designed to mimic the knee extensor muscles and improve gait in elderly patients with mobility impairments due to conditions like sarcopenia, diabetes, or knee osteoarthritis. The study aims to test this orthosis in a real- world setting to see if it can enhance mobility and stability for elderly individuals, potentially reducing falls and improving quality of life. A total of 30 participants aged 65 and older will be recruited to use this orthosis across multiple sessions, where their gait will be analyzed under various conditions to measure the device's impact on walking speed, stability, and muscle activation.
Protocol Amendment History 1 change
critical Trial status changed: Recruiting → Unknown 2026-08-02
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06387459
Lead Sponsor Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators: Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea
Conditions Gait, Fall, Orthotic Devices
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2024-07-31
Primary Completion 2025-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-06-11