Foot-Core Training With/Without Visual Feedback in Pediatric FPP (NCT07578974) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Foot-Core Training With/Without Visual Feedback in Pediatric FPP
Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2026-04-13
Plain-language summary
This study investigates flexible pes planus (flat feet) in children, a condition where the medial arch collapses during weight-bearing, affecting gait, balance, and foot function. Although foot-core strengthening and visual feedback individually improve arch stability and motor control, their combined effect in pediatric populations remains underexplored. To address this gap, a randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Rafia Grammar School, involving 24 children aged 7-12 years with clinically confirmed flexible pes planus. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups: one receiving foot-core training alone and the other receiving foot-core training with visual feedback, with interventions carried out twice weekly for 8 weeks. Changes in foot posture and gait will be assessed using standardized outcome measures, and data will be analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. The study aims to determine whether adding visual feedback enhances treatment effectiveness and supports the development of more targeted, evidence-based pediatric rehabilitation strategies.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 7-12 years with confirmed flat feet
* Both Genders
* Flexibility of flatfeet; tested using Tip toe standing test and Jack's test.
* Navicular Drop (\>10mm)
* Mini Mental State Examination score \> 21
* Visual acuity of 20/40 (6/12) or better in both eyes, confirmed by Snellen chart test.
* Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6, \> +6)
* Children demonstrate altered gait parameters consistent with flexible pes planus as measured by temporal-distance gait analysis.
* Arch Height Index (\< 0.31)
* Medial Longitudinal Arch Angle (\<130°)
* Calcaneal Eversion Angle ( \>5° eversion)
* Subtalar ROM (Dorsiflexion \<10°)
* Footprint Index (Staheli \>1.0 or Chippaux \>45%)
* Dynamic Balance; Y-Balance Test (\<85% composite score)
* Functional Scale (LEFS) (\<60%)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with tarsal coalitions
* Congenital defects of lower limbs
* Previous foot surgery
* Foot/ankle trauma within the last six (6) months
* Received balance training or feet muscle strengthening within the last 3 months
* Visual and vestibular disturbance
* A history of head injury within the last 3 months
* Weakness of lower extremities (Manual Muscle testing grade \<5)
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.