Trial Condition(s):
A Multi-Site Evaluation of the Pain Relief, Support, Fit and Comfort from use of a Custom Knee or Ankle Brace in persons suffering from Chronic Ankle or Knee Pain and Instability
This study will look to examine the overall performance of a custom fit knee or ankle brace as a means of providing ankle or knee joint support in subjects that have determined the need for bracing based upon chronic joint instability and/or joint swelling and pain following daily activity.
-Subjects must indicate that they currently have weakened ankles or knees and that they experience chronic discomfort after performing daily activities. -Subjects must suffer from pain assessed on a 100 mm (10 cm) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of ≥20 mm to ≤ 90 mm for subjects with either unstable ankle or unstable knee, at Visit 1 and 2. -Subjects must be able to walk unaided by cane or walker. -Subjects must not have a noticeable limp or other permanent ailment that interferes with normal gait. -Subjects free of other types of health problems that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could influence their ability to participate. -If subjects are taking pain medication (prescription or Over-the-counter (OTC)) for a chronic condition, they may continue that medication as long as they have been on a stable dose for at least 2 months, and agree to continue their regular dose and regimen for the duration of the study. -Subjects must be willing to undergo a 1-week period without a brace and then willing to wear a brace for a 1-week period, that is: 8 ±2 hours a day for a minimum of 5 out of 7 days.
-Subjects with an ankle or knee pain and instability which is due to a recent sprains, strains, or other non-reversible injury to the knee or ankle. -Subjects who have diabetes, circulatory problems, open wounds, and lack of sensation in the ankles, knees, or feet or any problems that would make brace wear uncomfortable or inappropriate. -Subjects who wear a physician-prescribed orthotic device, prescription shoes or back braces. -Subjects who are undergoing traction or manipulative back adjustments or have had a traumatic injury to the lower extremity (deemed of non-overuse nature), which in the opinion of the examining Investigator would interfere with the study evaluations. -Subjects whose condition requires surgery or other medical intervention or who have undergone foot back or knee surgery within the past 3 months or with any planned surgeries and/or invasive medical procedures during the course of the study. -Subjects who are currently taking an opioid based pain medication or have taken such medication within 2 months prior to Visit 1. -Subjects who are taking any chronic pain medication (prescription or OTC) for at least 2 months, who do not agree to continue taking it at the same dose and regimen throughout the study. -Subjects who have severely painful bunions, warts, corns and/or calluses, severely overlapping toes or lesions on the bottom of their foot. -Subjects who have sensitivities or allergies to plastics or adhesives.
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Locations Investigative Site Richardson, United States, 75081 | Status Completed | Contact Us: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: Not Available | |
Locations Investigative Site Colorado Springs, United States, 80915 | Status Completed | Contact Us: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: Not Available |
A Multi-Site Evaluation of the Pain Relief, Support, Fit and Comfort from use of a Custom Knee or Ankle Brace in persons suffering from Chronic Ankle or Knee Pain and Instability
Trial Type:
Interventional
Intervention Type:
Device
Trial Purpose:
Supportive Care
Allocation:
N/A
Blinding:
Single Blind
Assignment:
Single Group Assignment
Trial Arms:
1