Clinical Trial: Insoles in Prevention of Lower Limb Injuries
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Prevention of Lower Limb Overuse Injuries by Using Custom Made Insoles: A Randomized Controlled Trial of 230 Patients
Brief Summary: To address whether custom made foot insoles could be used for primary prevention of lower limb overuse injuries, the investigators conducted a prospective, randomized controlled study comparing the use of insoles and standard shoes in healthy young adults exposed to increased physical activity.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Finnish Defense Forces
Current Primary Outcome: The main outcome measure in the present study was a lower limb overuse injury requiring a visit at the garrison physician and requiring suspension from the duty. [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: Finnish Defense Forces
Dates:
Date Received: June 16, 2009
Date Started: January 2007
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 16, 2009
Last Verified: June 2009