Acute Effects of Prolonged Walking on Hallux Valgus (NCT07177768) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effects of Prolonged Walking on Hallux Valgus
Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2025-10
Plain-language summary
Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe and medial displacement of the first metatarsal head. While pain is a common symptom among individuals with HV, alterations in plantar pressure distribution and impaired balance are also frequently observed. These symptoms and biomechanical changes can negatively impact posture and gait mechanics. The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of prolonged walking on pain, balance, posture, and gait in individuals with hallux valgus deformity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Hallux Valgus Group Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
* Being diagnosed with hallux valgus
Control Group Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
* Classified as grade A according to the Manchester Scale
* Being a volunteer
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous foot or ankle surgery
* Having a systemic diseases
* Having a neurological disorders
* Having a vestibular pathologies that may affect balance
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.
What they're measuring
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
2
Pressure pain threshold
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
3
Single-leg stance test
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
4
Postural Assessment
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
5
Gait analysis
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention