Evaluating Skin Changes Using Optical Coherence Tomography on Plantar Layers

Launched by ASIA UNIVERSITY · Dec 18, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how walking on different types of air-filled insoles affects the skin on the bottom of your feet, specifically looking at changes in skin thickness and stiffness. Researchers want to find out if the amount of air pressure in the insoles (set at 80, 160, or 240 mmHg) or the time spent walking (either 10 or 20 minutes) has a bigger impact on the skin.

To participate, you need to be able to walk on your own and be right-leg dominant, meaning you prefer to use your right leg for activities. Unfortunately, if you have any open sores on your feet (called active ulcers), you won't be eligible. During the study, you'll have your foot examined before and after walking in special shoes with the different air pressures, using a technique called Optical Coherence Tomography to measure the skin's thickness and stiffness. This research could help understand how different walking conditions affect foot health.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Right leg dominant
• • Can walk without help
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Active ulcers