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Smart socks for surgery recovery? wireless insole measures walking after hip or knee replacement

NCT ID NCT03673293

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

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

Summary

This study tested a wireless insole device (Loadsol) in 58 people who had hip or knee replacement surgery. The goal was to see if the device could accurately measure how much weight they put on their leg while walking and if giving feedback could help improve their walking symmetry. The study was completed and focused on evaluating the technology, not on providing a new treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Loadsol wireless insole device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple way to track recovery after joint replacement and help patients improve their walking symmetry.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on measuring outcomes, not testing a treatment. The device may not prove useful for improving recovery in larger or more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2018

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients who plan or recently underwent (up to 8 weeks postoperatively) primary total joint arthroplasty

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Planned or recently underwent (up to 8 weeks postoperatively) primary total joint arthroplasty * Free walking before surgery, no devices needed * Age \>/=18 years * Preoperative outcomes scores (PF CAT, PROMIS Global Health, KOOS JR) * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Index procedure is a revision total joint arthroplasty * Total knee or hip arthroplasty on the contralateral side within 1 one year of index procedure * Severe medical comorbidity (ASA\>/=3) * Participant is planning TJA on another joint within next 12 months * Significant symptoms on contralateral knee/hip/ankle that could impede performance on study

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Total joint arthroplasty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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