Plain-English translation of NCT06692686 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing three different modern ankle-foot brace designs to help stroke survivors walk better and feel better. Researchers want to understand which brace design works best for each person and why, so they can create clearer guidelines for prescribing braces after stroke. You would wear each of the three braces for one month at a time and answer questions and do simple walking tests with each one.
Many stroke survivors wear ankle-foot braces to help them walk, but doctors don't have clear guidance on which brace design is best for which patient. This trial aims to figure out what matters most to patients and how different brace designs actually affect walking ability, so future stroke survivors can get braces matched to their individual needs.
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You would visit the research clinic and wear each of the three different ankle-foot braces for four weeks at a time, for a total of about 12 weeks. During each four-week period, you would complete questionnaires about how the brace feels and affects your daily life, and do simple walking and balance tests. Some participants may also be asked to wear special equipment (like cameras and pressure plates) during walking tests so researchers can measure exactly how each brace affects your movement.
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