The Effects of Footplate Stiffness on Foot Loading Within Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses

Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) improve function, reduce pain, and offload the foot and ankle. CDOs include a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that bends to store and return energy, and a semi-rigid carbon fiber footplate. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of CDO use and CDO footplate stiffness on foot loading, limb mechanics, pain, and comfort.

NCT Number	NCT07312032
Lead Sponsor	Jason Wilken Collaborators: University of Iowa
Conditions	Trauma Injury
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-12-13
Primary Completion	2026-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-31