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Characterization and clinical trial of a Variable Friction Shoe, a new paradigm of reduced-constraint locomotor therapy for people exhibiting foot drop due to stroke

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Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Variable Friction shoe on gait in individuals with chronic stroke and foot drop. During each 12-week phase of an AB-BA clinical trial, participants will walk for at least 30-45 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week at home.

Subject Population

  • 3 months - 1 year post stroke
  • Possess a prescribed AFO or potential candidate for use of an AFO
  • Can ambulate at least 10m with or without an assistive device

Study Personnel

Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD

Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD

Executive Director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB); Director, Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research

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Study Partners

University of California Santa Barbara

Funding Source

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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