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A framework for feasible translation to enhance foot and ankle function in aging and mobility

The purpose of this study is to investigate age effects on foot-ankle mechanical power interactions in walking and their underlying mechanisms to improve walking performance and economy in older adults.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 79 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

During your visit, you will perform several calf strength tests and walk overground and on a treadmill. We will record your body motion and take ultrasound images of your calf muscle.

Incentives

$10 per hour up to $90

In-person visits:
2-3

Total length of participation:
Up to 9 hours over up to 3 visits

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

you are between the ages of 18-39 years old or 60-79 years old
you can walk without an assistive aid (e.g. walker or cane)

Not eligible if:

you have had a leg injury in the past 6 months
you have been diagnosed with anemia
you have a neurological disorder of the legs, for example peripheral neuropathy
you have a vascular disorder of the legs, for example peripheral arterial disease

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Jason Franz
UNCablstudies@unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

UNC Applied Biomechanics Lab
Mary Ellen Jones Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
116 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Franz
Biomedical Engineering

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

22-1282

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