Evaluation of a Foot Health Program Incorporating Minimalist Footwear on Fall Risk Factors in Older People Living in Senior Nursing Homes: a Pilot Study.
Évaluation d'un Programme de santé du Pied Incorporant Des Chaussures Minimalistes Sur Les Facteurs de Risque de Chute Chez Des Personnes âgées Vivant en EHPAD : Une étude Pilote
Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
50 participants
Apr 7, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Every year in France, 2 million falls by people over 65 are responsible for 10,000 deaths, the leading cause of accidental death, and more than 130,000 hospitalizations. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of mobility in older people living in nursing homes, following 12 foot health workshops, carried out by a health professional, including the wearing of minimalist shoes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- People over 65 years of age
- Able to walk independently with or without a walking aid (cane, walker, etc.)
- Persons affiliated with a social security system or assimilated
- Persons (participants, guardians, or curators where applicable) who have been informed and have given their written consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria6
- People who already wear minimalist shoes.
- People with a contraindication to wearing minimalist shoes
- People wearing orthopedic shoes prescribed by a health professional.
- People taking part in a falls prevention program.
- Persons unable to walk
- Persons with any other contraindication at the investigator's discretion
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Interventions
Combination of minimalist footwear, foot massages, and workshops to re-learn walking and posture
Locations(5)
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NCT06996444