Effects of Sand Exercise Program On Foot Posture , Navicular Drop and Dynamic Balance in Children… (NCT06955039) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Sand Exercise Program On Foot Posture , Navicular Drop and Dynamic Balance in Children With Pronated Foot
Pakistan20 participantsStarted 2025-04-17
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of combining sand training with navicular drop interventions on foot posture and dynamic balance in children aged 6-11 with pronated feet. Pronated foot posture, marked by inward foot rolling and a lowered arch, can impair gait and balance. Early intervention is key to preventing long-term issues. Twenty participants will be divided into experimental and control groups. Over eight weeks, the experimental group will perform sand and towel curl exercises, while the control group will do towel curls only. Foot posture, navicular drop, and balance will be assessed using the FPI-6, Navicular Drop Test, Y Balance Test, and Feiss Line Test at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. The study aims to evaluate the added benefits of sand training in improving pediatric foot health.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 11 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged \[6-11\] years with bilateral pronated feet.
* Both gender
* No recent foot injury or lower extremity pain from last six months
* Has no history of foot and ankle surgery lifetime
* All eligible children were assessed with the Feiss line method
Exclusion Criteria:
* the presence of pain in the foot at the time of physical examination
* injury to the lower limbs, such as musculoskeletal injuries, during the previous 6 months congenital structural abnormalities, cerebral palsy, motor dysfunction prior surgery affecting the foot
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
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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?
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