CompletedNot Applicable

Immediate Repercussions of High Heels on Spine Posture

Italy100 participantsStarted 2022-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate the immediate effect of heels elevation on the spine posture in a group of 100 healthy subjects (50 males, 50 females). The main question it aims to answer is weather high heels immediately affects spinal posture and pelvic position in the sagittal plane. Participants will undergo an elevation of 3cm and then 7cm of both heels, while their spine posture will be examined by means of a rasterstereography device.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: All healthy subjects. Exclusion Criteria: * structural or neurological abnormalities that would prevent standing for 5 seconds with their heels on a 7 cm high plinth; * regular users of shoes with 7 cm high heels (or more), with a frequency of more than twice a week and / or more than 3 hours / week; * low back pain in the past 30 days.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

pelvic tilt angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

lordotic angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

kyphotic angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

lumbar arrow

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

cervical arrow

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

anteroposterior trunk flexion

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05593991

SponsorManusapiens

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

pelvic tilt angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

lordotic angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

kyphotic angle

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

lumbar arrow

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

cervical arrow

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)

anteroposterior trunk flexion

Timeframe: 5 seconds for each measured condition (barefoot, 3 cm heels elevation, 7 cm heels elevation)