Walking With the SAIRE Smart Walker (NCT05461677) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Walking With the SAIRE Smart Walker
Belgium14 participantsStarted 2022-09-01
Plain-language summary
The current study aims to investigate the effect of walking with the SAIRE smart walker on spatiotemporal parameters and gait kinematics in a population who suffer from difficulties during gait, and compare this to walking with a standard walker or no walking aid.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ability to walk along a 10-meter walkway multiple times over a period of 120 minutes
* Ambulation with any sort of assistive device (e.g. cane, crutches, walker, etc.)
* Sufficient arm/hand function to walk with a walker
* Capable of understanding and carrying out instructions
* Capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of cognitive impairement (MoCA score \<23)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
3D kinematic measurements of the lower limb
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
2
Walking speed
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
3
Cadence
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
4
Step length
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
5
Step time
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
6
Swing time of the lower limbs
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1
7
Stance time
Timeframe: At the end of the experimental session, Day 1