At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 22 enrolled
Drug / intervention
running with normal running shoes and barefootother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Peak Impact Forces and Metabolic Cost During Mid-Forefoot Striking in Shod Versus Barefoot Runners: A Pilot Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating running with normal running shoes and barefoot for Healthy. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This experimental study will compare impact forces and metabolic cost in runners (N=20; ages 18-45 years, who already use a forefoot strike running gait) in two treadmill running test sessions (shod vs barefoot running)
Study Details
Study Typeobservational
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHealthy
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartSep 2011
First PostedFeb 2012
Primary CompletionJul 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 20, 2012
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2011
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 10 monthsPosted 14.4 years ago
Interventions
running with normal running shoes and barefootother
shod condition: normal running shoes barefoot condition: running with no shoewear