Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE2
91 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-08-31
2012-07-31
Brief Summary
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The hypothesizes is that participants using the minimalist footwear during their running program will experience a reduction in running related pain. A greater degree of footwear minimalism will result in a greater reduction in pain (compared to the partial minimalist shoe, Nike Free).
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Neutral Shoe
Conventional, non-minimalist, footwear.
Nike Pegasus
Conventional neutral supportive running footwear. Non minimalist.
Partial minimalist shoe
Nike Free 3.0
Partial minimalist shoe with partially elevated heel, but with increased mid-sole flexibility.
Full minimalist
Vibram Five Fingers Shoe
Full minimalist shoe. Virtually no mid-sole, therefore no heel elevation or forefoot rockering. A proxy for a barefoot running condition.
Interventions
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Nike Pegasus
Conventional neutral supportive running footwear. Non minimalist.
Nike Free 3.0
Partial minimalist shoe with partially elevated heel, but with increased mid-sole flexibility.
Vibram Five Fingers Shoe
Full minimalist shoe. Virtually no mid-sole, therefore no heel elevation or forefoot rockering. A proxy for a barefoot running condition.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Have been running on a regular basis (minimum once per week) over the past 6 months
* Able to run for 60 minutes continuously
* Can tolerate 20-40km per week in training
* Neutral foot posture according to the Foot Posture Index.
Exclusion Criteria
* History of surgery to their plantar fascia or Achilles tendon
* Have already been running in a minimalist shoe
* Have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis - or other degenerative musculoskeletal disorder - affecting the lower extremity
* Are currently taking analgesic medication.
18 Years
50 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Nike
INDUSTRY
University of British Columbia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jack Taunton, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of British Columbia
Locations
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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H11-00931
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id