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Can a shoe sole make you walk better? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07296913

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how the X10D shoe sole affects walking in 15 healthy adults aged 50 to 65. Participants walked with the X10D sole, a neutral sole, and their own sports shoes. The goal was to measure changes in foot movement and walking patterns over 3-4 weeks. It is an early step to see if the sole can make walking more active and dynamic.

What this could mean

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Active substance
X10D shoe sole (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that the X10D sole makes walking more active and dynamic, potentially informing future shoe designs for healthier walking.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in only 15 healthy people, so results may not apply to others or lead to any proven health benefits.

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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

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

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

50 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria are: * Healthy subjects aged 50-65 years * Ability to walk at minimum 30 minutes at a regular pace without assistance or breaks * Written informed consent as documented by signature (see informed consent form) Exclusion Criteria:The exclusion criteria are: * Women who are pregnant or breast feeding * Current neurological problems affecting walking function and balance * Current orthopedic problems affecting upper and lower extremity movements * History of alcohol abuse or the intake of psychotropic drugs * History of major cardiac condition (e.g., infarction, insufficiency (NYHA II-IV)) * History of major pulmonary condition (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (GOLD II-IV)) * Current major depression or psychosis * Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia * Fever of unknown origin

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The immediate and long-lasting effects of THE X10D sole on important aspects of walking function in healthy participants Walking

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balgrist Campus AG

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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