Reused walking boots put to the test: safe or risky?
NCT ID NCT07287969
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether reusing walking boots is safe for people recovering from foot or ankle injuries. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to get either a new boot or a cleaned, reused boot. The main goal is to see if reused boots cause more skin problems like blisters or rashes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- walking boot (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that reusing walking boots is safe, reducing medical waste and lowering costs for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of skin issues like blisters or rashes with reused boots.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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