Pre-surgery crutch training may stop post-op falls

NCT ID NCT03857945

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests if teaching people how to use mobility devices like crutches or walkers before foot or ankle surgery can lower their risk of falling after the operation. About 250 adults having elective foot or ankle surgery will take part. The goal is to see if this simple training helps prevent falls during recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

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INJURY; MUSCLE, ANKLE, AND FOOT, MULTIPLE

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UAB Hospital Highlands
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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