Which brace cuff is best? small study tests comfort and performance

NCT ID NCT05456295

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Iowa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested four different cuff designs for carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses (braces) in 35 healthy adults and people with ankle arthritis or injury. Researchers measured comfort, pain, foot pressure, and walking mechanics to see which cuff design people liked best. The goal is to improve brace design for better fit and function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (ankle-foot orthosis) with different cuff designs
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design more comfortable and effective braces for people with ankle injuries or arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on short-term comfort and mechanics, not long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease Leg Injuries osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY LOWER LIMB INJURY POST-TRAUMATIC OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, 52241, United States

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