The FOOTSTEP Study

CONDITION

Musculoskeletal

GENDER

Both males and females

AGE GROUP

From 50

and above

STATUS

Completed

Footwear for self-managing knee osteoarthritis symptoms– volunteers needed! Researchers from the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at The University of Melbourne are conducting a research study to compare two classes of readily available off-the-shelf shoes on knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Participants in each group will be provided with 2 different pairs of shoes to wear daily for 6 months, and will be asked to attend a 75 minute assessment at the University of Melbourne in Carlton.

Knee osteoarthritis is a major problem in Australia and there is no cure for the disease. It is recommended that clinicians provide advice on “appropriate” footwear for people with knee osteoarthritis. However, there is little evidence from clinical trials to determine which shoes are best for self-managing the condition.

If you are aged over 50 years and have had knee pain on most days of the past month, then you may be eligible to participate in this research trial. To register your interest, please go to: www.footstepstudy.com.au or you can email the trial coordinator, Penny Campbell: penelope.campbell@unimelb.edu.au for more information.

CONTACT DETAILS

Clinical Trial Site: Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine
Phone Number: (03) 9035 5702 Email: penelope.campbell@unimelb.edu.au Location: 161 Barry Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

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Approved By: University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), reference number 1748784              

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