Evaluation of a Foot Health Program Incorporating Minimalist Footwear on Fall Risk Factors in Old… (NCT06996444) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of a Foot Health Program Incorporating Minimalist Footwear on Fall Risk Factors in Older People Living in Senior Nursing Homes: a Pilot Study.
France50 participantsStarted 2025-04-07
Plain-language summary
Every year in France, 2 million falls by people over 65 are responsible for 10,000 deaths, the leading cause of accidental death, and more than 130,000 hospitalizations.
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of mobility in older people living in nursing homes, following 12 foot health workshops, carried out by a health professional, including the wearing of minimalist shoes.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* People over 65 years of age
* Able to walk independently with or without a walking aid (cane, walker, etc.)
* Persons affiliated with a social security system or assimilated
* Persons (participants, guardians, or curators where applicable) who have been informed and have given their written consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* People who already wear minimalist shoes.
* People with a contraindication to wearing minimalist shoes
* People wearing orthopedic shoes prescribed by a health professional.
* People taking part in a falls prevention program.
* Persons unable to walk
* Persons with any other contraindication at the investigator's discretion
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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the evolution of mobility
Timeframe: Before and immediatly after the program