Clinical Trial

The Safety of Reusing Walking Boot Components for Patients Recovering From Acute Foot and Ankle Injuries

Enrolling by Invitation
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Summary
The investigators primary purposes is to determine the safety of reusing a specific durable medical equipment (DME) item (walking boots) components for patients recovering from acute foot and ankle injuries. The investigators secondary purpose is to determine the number of reuse episodes specific walking boot components can endure without increased failure rates. To support further study of DME reuse, product design, and advocate for evolving regulations that promote waste reduction via development of reusable DME products in the US.
Protocol Amendment History 2 changes
notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-09 -> 2027-09 2026-08-14
minor Completion pushed: 2026-09 -> 2027-09 2026-08-14
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07287969
Lead Sponsor University of Utah
Conditions Foot Injuries, Ankle Injuries
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-09-25
Primary Completion 2027-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-13