Evaluation of Pressure Distribution of Kyboot Shoes in Comparison to Other Foot Wear

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

21 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-05-31

Study Completion Date

2015-11-30

Brief Summary

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Comparison and evaluation of pressure distribution, gait pattern, changes in the movement of the center of pressure, shock absorbing capabilities and comfort of wear using KyBoot shoes versus normal foot wear in diabetic and healthy subjects.

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Detailed Description

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Every 30 seconds a limb is lost somewhere in the world as a consequence of diabetes. These amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer in 84% of cases. Therefore, prevention of ulceration is of utmost importance.

Approximately one-half of all diabetic foot ulcers occur on the plantar foot surface and are mainly caused by elevated levels of mechanical pressure acting on the foot during ambulation in the presence of lost protective foot sensation from peripheral neuropathy.

Therefore, to reduce risk of ulceration, relief of mechanical pressure (also called offloading) is indicated.

Currently therapeutic footwear is provided by the Health maintenance organizations (HMO's) to diabetic patients that are at risk of developing foot ulcers.

Ideal footwear for a diabetic patient decreases weight-bearing pressure and shear forces applied to the skin of the foot by distributing the acting forces more evenly.

With the growth in the health and fitness industry, sports footwear has shown technological advances and diversification.

The introduction of the KyBoot shoe is an example of this diversification. The Kybun company based their shoe on the experience of walking on soft, muddy rice fields in Korea.

The Kyboot construction is based on a soft, supple air cushioned sole. The honeycomb air structure of the kyBoot sole creates an air cushion between your foot and the ground, with one fifth of the volume of air being pumped into the foot area at every step. This design could offer a better distribution of pressure.

Therefore, in this study we would like to compare the pressure distribution, changes in the movement of the center of pressure and shock absorbing capabilities of the KyBoot in comparison with normal shoes.

Study goals:

Comparison and evaluation of pressure distribution, gait pattern, changes in the movement of the center of pressure, shock absorbing capabilities and comfort of wear using KyBoot shoes versus normal foot wear in diabetic and healthy subjects.

Conditions

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Sensory Neuropathy Foot Ulcer, Diabetic

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Healthy subjects

Kyboot shoes will be administered to the healthy subjects.

Pressure distribution and gait parameters will be recorded in comparison with their normal footwear.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Kyboot shoes

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Kyboot shoe - construction is based on a soft, supple air cushioned sole. The honeycomb air structure of the kyBoot sole creates an air cushion between your foot and the ground, with one fifth of the volume of air being pumped into the foot area at every step. This design could offer a better distribution of pressure

Diabetic patients

Kyboot shoes will be administered to the diabetic patients.

Pressure distribution and gait parameters will be recorded in comparison with their normal footwear.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Kyboot shoes

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Kyboot shoe - construction is based on a soft, supple air cushioned sole. The honeycomb air structure of the kyBoot sole creates an air cushion between your foot and the ground, with one fifth of the volume of air being pumped into the foot area at every step. This design could offer a better distribution of pressure

Interventions

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Kyboot shoes

The Kyboot shoe - construction is based on a soft, supple air cushioned sole. The honeycomb air structure of the kyBoot sole creates an air cushion between your foot and the ground, with one fifth of the volume of air being pumped into the foot area at every step. This design could offer a better distribution of pressure

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Kybun shoe

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signing of informed consent
* Diabetes mellitus Type 2
* No major foot deformations necessitating fitting of personalized foot wear
* Absence of diabetic foot ulcers and existence of sensory neuropathy confirmed by a physician
* Intact cognitive function
* Normal Gait

Exclusion Criteria

* An orthopedic or rheumatic disease that negatively influences range of motion, strength, gait or balance
* Neurological diseases that influence proprioception , strength, balance, cognitive function / understanding, sight: Cerebro-vascular accident, Dementia, Spinal Cord injury, Head injury, Parkinson etc.
* Injury or disease that can influence normal gait
* Need for assistive devices : Crutches, cane, walker
* Dialysis Treatment

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes