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NCT number NCT04806100
Other study ID # 202004402
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date March 11, 2021
Est. completion date October 20, 2021

Study information

Verified date May 2023
Source University of Iowa
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary purpose of this research study is to determine if the stiffness of a commercially available ankle foot orthosis (Malleo-Lok, Bio-Mechanical Composites, Des Moines IA) impacts gait biomechanics and overall joint level stiffness. Previously published research suggests that AFO stiffness can affect gait biomechanics and patient preference. However, previous studies have focused on traditional posterior strut devices with the strut aligned in the frontal plane to allow sagittal plane deflection. The Malleo-Lok is a novel, low-profile carbon fiber device with two laterally positioned struts aligned in the sagittal plane. The proposed study will provide insight that can be used by certified prosthetists orthotists (CPOs), physical therapists, and physicians to select the device that bests meets their patients' needs.


Description:

Healthy adult individuals will be invited to participate in this study, at the University of Iowa, that involves one visit lasting 3-4 hours. The primary purpose of this work is to determine the effects of Malleo-Lok stiffness on gait biomechanics and ankle joint stiffness. Previous work has highlighted the effects of ankle foot orthosis stiffness on gait using devices with a traditional single posterior strut opposed to the Malleo-Lok, which has two laterally positioned struts. Orthosis stiffness is an important factor to consider during device prescription and manufacturing. The ability to tune overall joint level stiffness by determining the combined effects of biological limb stiffness and orthosis stiffness will enhance precision medicine when treating individuals who require an orthosis for daily activities. The secondary purpose of this research study is to determine the within session repeatability of a novel approach for in-vivo AFO stiffness testing. AFO stiffness testing is typically performed using mechanical testing systems without accounting for the interaction of the individual and the device. During the visit to the University of Iowa campus participants will review a list of inclusion and exclusion criteria to determine their eligibility for this study. Eligible participants will review an informed consent document and have the chance to ask any questions they may have. Study staff will thoroughly explain the informed consent document and answer all questions. Upon signing the informed consent document study activities will begin. Participants will complete all study activities wearing no brace and two braces of differing stiffness's. Anthropometric and demographic information will be collected from each participant. The investigators will also use a motion capture system to evaluate gait biomechanics and ankle joint stiffness. Participants will walk at a self-selected and a controlled speed to evaluate gait biomechanics, and will stand in the motion capture system and bring their knee forward over the foot to evaluate ankle joint stiffness. Participants will be provided visual feedback of muscle activity to minimize lower limb muscle activity during ankle stiffness testing. Results from the proposed study will provide information about the effects of orthosis stiffness on gait biomechanics and ankle joint stiffness. Study results will be made available to clinicians to use when prescribing and fitting individuals with ankle foot orthoses.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 20
Est. completion date October 20, 2021
Est. primary completion date October 20, 2021
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 45 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Between the ages of 18 and 45 - Healthy without current complaint of lower extremity pain, spine pain, open wounds or active infections, or medical or neuromusculoskeletal disorders that have limited their participation in work or exercise in the last 6 months - Able to hop without pain - Able to perform a full squat without pain - Ability to speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: - Diagnosed with a moderate or severe brain injury - Lower extremity injury resulting in surgery or limiting function for greater than 6 weeks - Injuries that would limit performance in this study - History of recurrent ankle sprains or chronic ankle instability - Diagnosed with a physical or psychological condition that would preclude functional testing (e.g. cardiac condition, clotting disorder, pulmonary condition) - Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment(s) - Require use of an assistive device - Unhealed wounds (cuts/abrasions) that would prevent AFO use - BMI > 35 - Pregnancy

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
Malleo-Lok
The Malleo-Lok is a novel, low-profile carbon fiber device with two laterally positioned struts aligned in the sagittal plane.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Iowa

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Other Center of Pressure Velocity Magnitude Magnitude of peak center of pressure velocity (m/s) during gait. Baseline
Other Center of Pressure Velocity Timing Timing of peak center of pressure velocity (percent stance) during gait. Baseline
Other Soleus Muscle Activity (Electromyography) Electromyography of soleus activity during in-vivo ankle stiffness testing was used as visual feedback for participants during testing. Baseline
Other Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity (Electromyography) Electromyography of medial gastrocnemius activity during in-vivo ankle stiffness testing was used as visual feedback for participants during testing. Baseline
Other Tibialis Anterior Muscle Activity (Electromyography) Electromyography of tibialis anterior activity during in-vivo ankle stiffness testing was used as visual feedback for participants during testing. Baseline
Other Peroneus Longus Muscle Activity (Electromyography) Electromyography of peroneus longus activity during in-vivo ankle stiffness testing was used as visual feedback for participants during testing. Baseline
Primary Ankle Joint Stiffness Ground reaction force and ankle motion data were collected simultaneously using the force measurement and motion capture systems as participants wore no brace (NoCDO), a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. The ankle motion data was plotted against the ankle moment data and the slope of the corresponding line was the resulting ankle joint stiffness (Nm/degree). In-vivo ankle joint stiffness was measured for each condition before and after short bouts of walking (~15-20 minutes).
Primary Ankle Joint Power Peak ankle joint push-off power (W/kg) was calculated during gait and normalized to participant body weight as participants wore no brace (NoCDO), a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. Ankle joint power was measured for each condition during short bouts of walking (~15-20 minutes).
Primary Ankle Joint Moment Peak ankle plantarflexion moment (Nm/kg) was calculated during gait and normalized to participant body weight as participants wore no brace (NoCDO), a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. Ankle joint moment was measured for each condition during short bouts of walking (~15-20 minutes).
Secondary Numerical Pain Rating Scale Participants were asked to rate their pain on a standard 11-point numerical pain rating scale, in which 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Participants were asked to rate their pain after completing testing in no brace (NoCDO), a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. Participants were asked to rate their pain after completing in-vivo ankle stiffness testing and walking trials in all conditions.
Secondary Modified Socket Comfort Score: Comfort Study participants were asked to rank the smoothness of each orthosis on a scale from 0-10 where 0 = least smooth and 10 = most smooth orthosis. Participants were asked to rate the comfort of each orthosis after completing testing in a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. Participants were asked to rate their comfort after completing in-vivo ankle stiffness testing and walking trials in Compliant and Stiff conditions.
Secondary Modified Socket Comfort Score: Smoothness Study participants were asked to rank the smoothness of each orthosis on a scale from 0-10 where 0 = least smooth and 10 = most smooth orthosis. Participants were asked to rate the smoothness of each orthosis after completing testing in a moderate stiffness orthosis (Compliant) and a stiff orthosis (Stiff) in a randomized order. Participants were asked to rate the orthosis smoothness after completing in-vivo ankle stiffness testing and walking trials in Compliant and Stiff conditions.
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