Smart shoe gadget aims to track senior walking patterns
NCT ID NCT07158580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study will test a wearable device called OptiGait that attaches to a shoe to measure walking speed and natural gait. Twenty healthy adults aged 65 and older will walk with and without the device to see if it accurately captures movement. The goal is to refine the device for future use in monitoring mobility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OptiGait Wearable Gait Tracker (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help monitor walking patterns in older adults, potentially aiding fall prevention or mobility assessments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (20 people) with no disease focus, so results may not apply to broader populations or clinical settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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