Special shoes may help veterans walk farther with less pain
NCT ID NCT05103280
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether specially designed shoes (carbon fiber or spring-loaded) could help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther and with less pain. Ten veterans with PAD wore the shoes for three months. Researchers measured changes in walking distance and comfort. The goal was to see if these shoes could be a simple, non-surgical way to improve daily life.
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Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, 68105-1850, United States
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