Ankle brace study pulled before it even started
NCT ID NCT05209347
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if custom carbon fiber braces could reduce forces on the ankle joint after a fracture, potentially lowering the risk of arthritis. It planned to enroll adults with healed ankle fractures and test different brace designs. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
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 (CDO) - a brace
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design braces that lower the chance of developing ankle arthritis after a fracture.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. It is unclear if the braces actually reduce arthritis risk.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52241, United States
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