The Effect of Different Exercises on Lower Extremity Performance in Flexible Flatfoot (NCT06482580) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Different Exercises on Lower Extremity Performance in Flexible Flatfoot
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-04-30
Plain-language summary
In the study, the effects of two different strengthening exercises combined with short foot exercise on lower extremity functional performance and muscle strength will be examined and compared in adults aged 18-45 years with flexible flatfoot. This study was designed as an experimental, 3-arm, parallel group, double-blind randomized controlled study that included a 6-week intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age range is 18-45 years
* Navicular drop is 10 mm or more
* Getting a value of +6 points or more from the Foot Posture Index-6
Exclusion Criteria:
* Orthopedic and rheumatological diseases of the spinal region and lower extremities
* Surgery history of the spine and lower extremities
* Neurological and systemic disorders
* Describe lower extremity and/or lower back pain in the last 6 months
* Disorders that may affect cognition and balance (otitis media, visual impairment, etc.)
* Body mass index being above normal values (18-24.9 kg/m2)
* Having rigid flat feet and/or hallux rigidus-limitus deformity
* Being involved in regular sports or exercise
* Having received any physiotherapy or rehabilitation treatment for flat feet or hips in the last year
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?
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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.