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Reused walking boots put to the test: safe or risky?

NCT ID NCT07287969

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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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 60 people

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

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is of ambulatory age * Patient is ambulatory at baseline (i.e. prior to injury or intervention) * Patient is recovering from an acute foot or ankle injury (bony or soft tissue) * Patients expected to utilize the boot for \<12 weeks total * Prescribed in the outpatient clinic setting only Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with ongoing infection, skin lesions, or wounds * Immunosuppressed patients * Patients with autism or behavioral concerns * Non ambulatory patients * Fitted and provided in the operating room or inpatient settings

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury Foot Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ankle injuries Foot injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Orthopedics

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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