Immediate Effects of Plantar Fascia Release Combined With Foot Exercises on FMS Subscores in Youn… (NCT07664332) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Immediate Effects of Plantar Fascia Release Combined With Foot Exercises on FMS Subscores in Young Adults With Pes Planus
Turkey (Türkiye)29 participantsStarted 2026-07-18
Plain-language summary
This randomized crossover clinical study aims to investigate the immediate effects of plantar fascia release combined with foot exercises on Functional Movement Screen sub-scores in physically active young adults with pes planus.
Participants aged 18-35 years with pes planus, determined by the Navicular Drop Test, will complete two different intervention protocols in a randomized order. Protocol A will include foot-core exercises combined with plantar fascia stretching. Protocol B will include the same foot-core exercises and plantar fascia stretching, with the addition of plantar fascia myofascial release. Each participant will receive both interventions on separate sessions, with a 24-hour washout period between sessions.
Functional movement quality will be assessed using two Functional Movement Screen subtests: Deep Squat and Hurdle Step. These tests will be performed before and after each intervention session to evaluate acute changes in movement performance.
The main hypothesis of the study is that plantar fascia myofascial release combined with foot-core exercises and plantar fascia stretching will produce greater immediate improvements in Functional Movement Screen Deep Squat and Hurdle Step scores compared with foot-core exercises and plantar fascia stretching alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 18 and 35 years of age
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent
* Having pes planus according to the Navicular Drop Test result
* Having the cognitive ability to understand and perform the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test instructions
* Being classified as sufficiently physically active according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), defined as at least 1,500 MET-min/week of vigorous-intensity activity or at least 3,000 MET-min/week of moderate-intensity activity
* Having no history of lower-extremity surgery within the previous 6 months
* Having no history of lower-extremity injury or disability within the previous 6 months
* Agreeing to complete the study protocol over two days
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a history of ankle sprain, particularly recurrent ankle sprains
* Presence of hallux valgus deformity
* Presence of hammer toe deformity
* Presence of generalized ligamentous laxity
* Having a history of systemic disease, such as rheumatic, neurological, or metabolic disorders
* Presence of ongoing lower-extremity pain
* Having any orthopedic or neurological condition that may prevent the safe performance of the Functional Movement Screen tests
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?
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 Functional Movement Screen Hurdle Step Score
Timeframe: Before intervention and 1 hour after intervention in each session
2
Change in Functional Movement Screen Deep Squat Score
Timeframe: Before intervention and 1 hour after intervention in each session
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07664332
SponsorSultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey