Researchers at the University of Washington are seeking volunteers to participate in a research study. Participation involves completing an online or paper survey about you, your health, and your leg brace(s).
What is this study about?
- Orthotists, physical therapists, physicians, researchers, and other professionals use surveys to better understand how a leg brace can help many aspects of life.
- We are developing a survey to better understand mobility experiences that are unique to people who use leg braces.
- The goal of this research is to develop better tools for measuring mobility. These tools will be made available to clinicians free of charge.
- By participating in this research study, you will help us advance patient care for people who use leg braces.
Participation in the study involves completing an online or paper survey about you, your health, and activities you do with your leg brace(s). The survey takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
To take the online survey,
click the button below:
To request a paper survey,
please contact us at:
1-800-504-0564 or
uwcorr@uw.edu
Who can participate?
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You are able to read, write, and understand English
- You were prescribed a leg brace that extends from the foot to any level above the ankle (or an electrical stimulation device used for walking)
- You have used a leg brace for at least 6 months
Will I be paid to participate in the study?
Volunteers who are eligible for the study and complete the survey can choose to receive a $50 check by mail or donate the payment to other research efforts.
Contact information
- uwcorr@uw.edu
- 1-800-504-0564
Would you like to join other studies?
If this study is not the right fit for you, but you are interested in participating in other research studies- or if you enjoyed your experience with this study and would like participate in a future study, please take a moment and join our list. The University of Washington Center on Outcomes Research in Rehabilitation (UWCORR) conducts research related to many aspects of rehabilitation, and we hope you can participate in the future!
