Studying the Effects of the X10D Shoe on Walking in Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 65 (NCT07296913) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Studying the Effects of the X10D Shoe on Walking in Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 65
Switzerland15 participantsStarted 2025-10-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to characterize the biomechanical effects of the X10D sole using objective, quantitative measurement methods.
The walking pattern of many people is becoming increasingly passive, and the muscles of the feet and legs are getting weaker. The X10D shoe is an adapted shoe designed to make walking more active and dynamic again.
This study investigates the detailed biomechanical effects of the X10D shoe on the walking pattern of healthy participants. For this purpose, walking with the X10D shoe will be compared with (1) walking in a control shoe with a neutral sole and (2) walking in the participants' everyday sports shoes.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
The inclusion criteria are:
* Healthy subjects aged 50-65 years
* Ability to walk at minimum 30 minutes at a regular pace without assistance or breaks
* Written informed consent as documented by signature (see informed consent form)
Exclusion Criteria:The exclusion criteria are:
* Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
* Current neurological problems affecting walking function and balance
* Current orthopedic problems affecting upper and lower extremity movements
* History of alcohol abuse or the intake of psychotropic drugs
* History of major cardiac condition (e.g., infarction, insufficiency (NYHA II-IV))
* History of major pulmonary condition (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (GOLD II-IV))
* Current major depression or psychosis
* Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia
* Fever of unknown origin
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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CoP path during ankle-foot roll-over movement as measured by pressure plates integrated in the treadmill