Custom brace and therapy aim to get wounded warriors back on their feet
NCT ID NCT02158884
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a custom-designed brace called the IDEO, combined with a physical therapy program called Return to Run, can improve physical function in people with traumatic leg injuries. Participants are adults aged 18 to 60 who are at least two years past a leg injury below the knee and have healed fractures. The goal is to see if this integrated approach helps with agility, strength, and daily activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
IDEO brace (Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis) and Return to Run physical therapy program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help people with leg injuries regain better mobility, agility, and quality of life, potentially allowing a return to active lifestyles.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study focused on military personnel, so results may not apply to everyone. The brace and therapy may not work for all types of leg injuries.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, California, 92134, United States
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San Antonio Center for the Intrepid
San Antonio, Texas, 78234-4504, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States