Effects of Short Foot Exercise on Knee Pain, Muscle Tone, Balance, and Quality of Life in Flexibl… (NCT06861322) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Short Foot Exercise on Knee Pain, Muscle Tone, Balance, and Quality of Life in Flexible Flatfoot Patients
South Korea44 participantsStarted 2025-03-02
Plain-language summary
This study was a clinical trial to investigate the effects of Short Foot Exercise (SFE) and standard physical therapy on knee muscle tone, knee pain and function, balance ability, and quality of life in adults with flexible flat feet and knee pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI (Body Mass Index): If between 18 and 25 kg/m²
* Litigation period: If knee pain lasted for more than 6 weeks
* Navicular drop test: If it was 10 mm or more
* Numerical assessment scale: If knee pain was 4 or more
* Health status: If you are a person without health problems and are trying to participate in the experiment
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of knee surgery: If you have had knee surgery
* Treatment history: If you have received physical therapy for knee pain in the 4 weeks before the start of the study
* Mental status: If you have a psychological disorder that may interfere with your participation in the study
* Injury status: If you have a current serious injury affecting the lower extremity joints and foot
* Lower extremity alignment abnormalities and specific conditions: If you have structural flat foot, scoliosis
* Diseases and other conditions: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or menopause
* Neurological disorders: If you have experienced a neurological disorder within the past 6 months
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
1
Change in Knee Muscle Tension from Baseline to 4 Weeks (Measured by Myoton Pro - Frequency in Hz)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
2
Change in Knee Muscle Stiffness from Baseline to 4 Weeks (Measured by Myoton Pro - Stiffness in N/m)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
3
Change in Knee Muscle Elasticity from Baseline to 4 Weeks (Measured by Myoton Pro - Logarithmic Decrement)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks