Smart shoe gadget aims to give walkers a gentle boost
NCT ID NCT07507006
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests a new shoe insert called Flash-Sole that uses soft materials and electrical signals to gently assist ankle movement during walking. Up to 15 healthy adults aged 19 to 45 will walk on a treadmill with the device turned on and off to see if it is safe, comfortable, and works as intended. The goal is to gather feedback and improve the device for future studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Flash-Sole midsole device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a comfortable walking aid for people with ankle weakness or mobility issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in healthy adults only. The device may not work as intended or may be uncomfortable, and it is not yet approved by the FDA.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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19 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 19 to 45 years old at the time of consent 2. Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent 3. Able to walk independently without assistive devices 4. Willing to wear the Flash-Sole device and complete gait trials during a single session 5. Body weight under 80 kg to comply with device safety specifications Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current or recent (within 6 months) lower-limb injury, surgery, or fracture 2. History of neurologic, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular conditions affecting gait 3. Skin conditions, open wounds, or known allergies at the foot/ankle that interfere with device wear 4. Use of implanted electronic medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, neurostimulators) 5. Cognitive or language impairments that preclude informed consent or task participation 6. no medication related to musculoskeletal condition (e.g., pain relief medications or similar treatments) .
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska at Omaha - Biomechanics Research Building
Omaha, Nebraska, 68182, United States
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