Immediate Effect of Taping on Foot Biomechanics in Patients With Hallux Valgus (NCT07409974) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Immediate Effect of Taping on Foot Biomechanics in Patients With Hallux Valgus
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-02-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to comparatively investigate the immediate effects of rigid taping and kinesiological taping applications on foot biomechanics in patients with hallux valgus (HV). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which taping approach (rigid or kinesiology) produces the most effective and fastest treatment response in the management of hallux valgus?
Researchers will compare two taping methods to investigate which method offers a more effective and faster treatment response in terms of foot biomechanics.
Participants will:
1. Individuals aged 18-65 years
2. Individuals with mild to moderate HV in one or both feet
3. HV patients who do not require/are not suitable for surgery or who refuse surgery and are referred/apply for conservative treatment
4. Individuals who have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or activity (such as running, walking, weight or resistance training, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, etc.) in the last 2 days before evaluation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Individuals aged 18-65 years
. Individuals with mild to moderate HV in one or both feet
. HV patients who do not require/are not suitable for surgery or who refuse surgery and are referred/apply for conservative treatment
. Individuals who have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or activity (such as running, walking, weight or resistance training, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, etc.) in the last 2 days before evaluation.
Exclusion criteria
. The presence of contraindications for the use of the tapes (skin lesions, wounds, fungal infections, allergic reactions, sensory loss, etc.).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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. Complete loss of hallux mobility, presence of interdigital neuroma, excessive pain and tenderness during mobility.
. Foot posture in advanced pronation or supination.
. The presence of diseases or problems that may affect gait (necessity of using a walking aid, visual or hearing impairment, other problems related to the lower extremity or spine).
. Having experienced orthopedic trauma or surgery involving the lower extremity.
. The presence of severe shortness of breath or inability to tolerate walking while walking.
. The person's; 9. Having a medical history that increases the risk of falls, such as unexplained fainting, blood sugar imbalance, unstable low or high blood pressure.