Reusing walking boots: safe or risky? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT07287969

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

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether parts of walking boots can be safely reused for people healing from foot or ankle injuries. About 60 patients will be followed to check for skin problems like blisters or rashes. The goal is to see if reusing these boots is safe and to help reduce medical waste.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Orthopedics

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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