The Effects of Footplate Stiffness on Foot Loading Within Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses (NCT07312032)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) improve function, reduce pain, and offload the foot and ankle. CDOs include a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that bends to store and return energy, and a semi-rigid carbon fiber footplate. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of CDO use and CDO footplate stiffness on foot loading, limb mechanics, pain, and comfort.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (319) 335-6857
Email: jason-wilken@uiowa.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.