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Effect of Preoperative Mobility Device Training on Postoperative Fall Incidence

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT03857945 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative mobility device training is beneficial in reducing incidence of postoperative falls in patients undergoing elective foot and ankle surgery requiring a postoperative period of no weight-bearing.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 and older * undergoing elective unilateral foot/ankle surgery * requiring a period of post-operative non-weight-bearing or partial-weight-bearing period as advised by the operating surgeon. Exclusion Criteria: * less than 18 years of age * wheelchair-bound patients * patients with history of previous use of post-operative mobility device(s) * patients with ankle fractures, patients with previously diagnosed condition(s) with cognitive, balance, mobility impairment * patients undergoing bilateral surgery * patients requiring follow ups longer than 6 weeks
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What it tests

  • Preoperative mobility device(s) training
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Where

1 site
UAB Hospital Highlands
Birmingham, United States
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