Prospective Evaluation of Functional Performance in Patients With Lower Limb Orthoses
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study is the first to assess the impact of lower extremity orthoses on gait and balance in individuals with CA. By investigating how orthoses influence mobility and stability, this research will provide critical data to inform clinical guidelines, improve patient care, and support evidence-based orthotic prescriptions for individuals with CA.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Cerebellar ataxia diagnosed by a physician
• Ambulatory for 16 feet (Zeno mat) with assistance and without assistive device(s)
• 18 years or older
Locations
United States
Texas
UT Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITING
Dallas
Contact Information
Primary
Staci M Shearin, PT, PhD
staci.shearin@utsouthwestern.edu
214-648-6564
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Custom orthoses
Supramalleolar Orthoses - are made specifically for the participant and provide stability, proprioceptive feedback and mild position as it is designed to cover the foot and ankle up to the malleoli.
Experimental: Off the shelf
Carbon Fiber Insert - this is an off the self shoe insert that provides stability and proprioceptive feedback and is placed in the shoe under the shoe insole.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center