U.S., Feb. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07384754) titled 'Foot Strengthening to Improve Balance and Gait in Older Adults' on Jan. 20.
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different foot-strengthening strategies can improve foot strength, balance, walking ability, and fall-related outcomes in middle-aged and older adults (ages 45-85 years).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does foot strength change from baseline after an 8-week foot-strengthening intervention?
* Do balance, gait, and physical function improve following different foot-strengthening approaches?
Researchers will compare minimalist footwear use, a foot exercise program, a foot-strengt...