Shoulder slings may throw off your balance, new study warns
NCT ID NCT07659054
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how wearing a shoulder sling changes the way people move and keep their balance during everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs. Researchers will track 30 people—some with shoulder injuries and some healthy—using motion-capture cameras. The goal is to provide clear guidance on when and how long to use shoulder slings to avoid falls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- shoulder sling (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors decide when and how long patients should wear shoulder slings to reduce fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or activities.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan, 100229, Taiwan
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