Reused walking boots put to the test: safe or risky?
NCT ID NCT07287969
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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
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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
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Locations
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States