Tokyo, Sept. 11 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000062570) titled 'The effect of different sock materials on numbness in healthy adults' on Sept. 10.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Single arm Randomization - Non-randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Self control

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University

Condition: Condition - Healthy adults Classification by malignancy - Malignancy Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - his study aims to investigate the effect of sock material differences on numbness by having healthy adults perform seiza (traditional Japanese sitting on heels) while wearing socks made of different materials, and comparing the degree of numbness that occurs after seiza Basic objectives2 - Others

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Participants wear four types of socks made mainly of cotton, polyester, wool, or silk on separate days. In each condition, participants maintain the seiza sitting position for 30 minutes, followed by assessment of numbness and walking function.

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 20 years-old

Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Healthy adults aged 20 years or older. Individuals with a foot size of 22-25 cm. Individuals who are able to maintain the seiza sitting position for 30 minutes and participate in the subsequent walking assessment. Key exclusion criteria - Individuals with numbness, pain, or sensory disturbance in the lower extremities. Individuals with a history of diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, spinal disorders, orthopedic disorders, or other conditions that may affect lower-extremity sensation. Individuals with abnormalities of lower-extremity circulation, such as peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, or edema. Individuals who are prone to severe pain or discomfort while sitting in the seiza position. Individuals who are pregnant or may be pregnant. Target Size - 20

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 06 Month 01 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 06 Month 01 Day Last follow-up date - 2028 Year 12 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071620

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