CompletedNot Applicable

Sex Differences in Morton's Extension Application on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Different Foot Regions in Female and Male Patients Without Deformities: A Pre-Post Test Study

Spain50 participantsStarted 2025-02-28

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to simulate the orthopedic treatment called Morton's extension on non-deformed patients to check the different effects producted by sex in footprint.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * no history of trauma to the foot; * the presence of at least 10° of dorsiflexion at the ankle with the knee fully dorsiflexed; * unrestricted motion of the functional subtalar joint of 30°; * unrestricted motion along the longitudinal axis of the midtarsal joint of 15°; * unrestricted nonweight-bearing motion of the first ray of at least 8 mm; * greater than 50° of dorsiflexion of the hallux to the first metatarsal bisection during nonweight-bearing; * age greater than 18 years and younger than 60 years; * at the time of data collection, no lower limb dysfunction or chronic injury; and * no evidence of a non-fixed deformity at first metatarsophalangeal and first metatarsal cuneiform joints. Exclusion Criteria: * plantar corns and calluses, * hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities, * diabetes, * any abnormality in the lower extremity that may affect gait.

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

Before Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

After Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

After Morton Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Before Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Before Morton Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

After Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06715904

SponsorMayuben Private Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 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

Before Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

After Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week.

After Morton Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Before Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

Before Morton Extension Maximum pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week

After Morton Extension Medium pressure

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 week