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Leg braces put to the test for unsteady gait in ataxia

NCT ID NCT07720700

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether custom lower limb orthoses (leg braces) can improve walking and balance in adults with cerebellar ataxia, a condition that affects coordination. Twenty participants will wear the braces at home and undergo tests like walking on a pressure-sensitive mat and a six-minute walk. The goal is to gather data that could help doctors make better decisions about prescribing orthoses for ataxia.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lower limb orthoses (custom-fitted braces worn on the legs to support walking)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide evidence for using orthoses to improve mobility and stability in people with cerebellar ataxia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Orthoses can cause discomfort or skin issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cerebellar ataxia diagnosed by a physician * Ambulatory for 16 feet (Zeno mat) with assistance and without assistive device(s) * 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Gait velocity \>/= 100 cm/sec without an assistive device * Medically diagnosed orthopedic conditions or injuries that impact ambulation * Unhealed wounds on the feet

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Conditions

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Ataxia cerebellar ataxia

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Ataxia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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