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Simple foot exercises may keep seniors steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07384754

Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether different foot-strengthening methods—like wearing minimalist shoes, doing foot exercises, or using a device called ToePro—can make feet stronger and improve balance and walking in adults aged 45 to 85. Over 8 weeks, participants will try one of these approaches or no intervention at all. The goal is to find simple ways to help prevent falls as people age.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults: 45 years of age or older * Able to walk without an assistive walking device or lower limb prosthesis for at least 6 minutes * No history of foot or ankle surgery * No history of regular minimalist footwear use * No foot or ankle issues for which study activities may be contraindicated * BMI \<= 40 Exclusion Criteria: * Deemed unfit for physical activity by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Current or history of an unresolved musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary/respiratory, metabolic, renal condition, disease, or problem * Use of orthotics in daily (i.e., non-athletic) footwear * Pregnancy * Any other disease or problems that may affect movement or the ability to exercise even at a low intensity

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Control condition Foot strengthening device (toepro) Minimalist footwear Traditional foot exercise program

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Public Health-Bloomington

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    Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States

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