Impact of Foot Orthoses on Gait in Individuals With Ataxia (NCT07720700) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Foot Orthoses on Gait in Individuals With Ataxia
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-11-21
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Cerebellar ataxia diagnosed by a physician
* Ambulatory for 16 feet (Zeno mat) with assistance and without assistive device(s)
* 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Gait velocity \>/= 100 cm/sec without an assistive device
* Medically diagnosed orthopedic conditions or injuries that impact ambulation
* Unhealed wounds on the feet
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
1
Zeno Walkway
Timeframe: Day one (baseline) of receiving the orthosis then at 14 days after wearing the orthosis.
2
Zeno Walkway
Timeframe: Day one (baseline) of receiving the orthosis then at 14 days after wearing the orthosis.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07720700
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center