Effect of Proprioceptive Knee Braces on the Performance and Endurance of Recreational Soccer Players Aged 60-80 Years

Phase

N/A

Condition

Healthy Volunteers

Treatment

No knee brace

proprioceptive knee braces

Clinical Study ID

NCT05716165

2022-A02522-41

Ages 60-80
All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of wearing bilateral proprioceptive knee braces on the endurance of subjects aged 60 to 80 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Subject practicing recreational soccer
Subject included in the LIBM (inter-university laboratory of motor biology) study: "Effect of recreational soccer practice in persons aged 60 to 80 years"
Patient whose knee measurements are compatible with the knee brace sizes
Patient who has signed a free and informed consent form
Patient affiliated or entitled to a social security plan

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with any of the contraindications to the use of the knee brace, asindicated in the instructions for use
Patient with a major cognitive impairment incompatible with participation in aclinical trial
Patient participating in another clinical investigation conducted to establish theconformity of a device impacting the judgment criteria
Vulnerable patient according to article L1121-6 of the public health code, personsubject to a legal protection measure or unable to consent freely

Study Design

No knee brace

February 14, 2023

April 12, 2024

Study Description

Sporting activity has proven health benefits, particularly for older adults, whose balance and neuromuscular functions decline with age.

On the other hand, physical activity in the elderly population may be hampered by inadequate physical condition, muscle or proprioceptive deficits, or fear of falling or injuring. A proprioceptive knee brace could therefore make physical activity safer and thus improve performance, balance, and ultimately the quality of life of the participants.