Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of a Passive Lower Limb Exoskeleton in Reducing Plantar Pressure and Injuries From Prolonged Standing
Lead Sponsor:
Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Conditions:
Health-Related Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Brief Summary
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of a passive lower-limb exoskeleton (Chairless Chair® 2.0) in redistributing plantar pressure and reducing injuries caused by prolonged standi...
Detailed Description
Prolonged standing is a common requirement in various professional sectors (e.g., healthcare, industry), and is associated with increased risks of musculoskeletal and circulatory disorders, especially...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 to 60 years
- Currently employed in jobs requiring prolonged standing (≥4 hours/day)
- Minimum 6 months of work experience in such standing-intensive roles
- Physically capable of performing normal job tasks
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of musculoskeletal or circulatory conditions (e.g., plantar fasciitis, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency)
- Current use of orthopedic or ergonomic devices, such as foot orthoses
- Uncontrolled medical conditions that may pose a risk (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension)
- Pregnancy
- Inability to understand or comply with study procedures
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 26 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06995469
Start Date
March 1 2025
End Date
May 26 2025
Last Update
June 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Clinicas UCV
Valencia, València, Spain, 46001