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Characterization and Clinical Trial of a Variable Friction Shoe

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
NCT IDNCT06234124ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

50

Study length

about 3.2 years

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in IL

About this study

Researchers are testing a new low-cost medical device, the Variable Friction shoe (VF shoe), to help people with foot drop after stroke regain their ability to walk. The trial will take place at home for 1183 days.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Use Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Training
  • 2.Use Variable Friction Shoe Training

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low11%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Secondary: 6 Minute Walk Test

Body systems

Neurology