Effects of Daily Footwear Use on Lower Extremity Health and Movement in Healthy Adults (NCT07735949) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Daily Footwear Use on Lower Extremity Health and Movement in Healthy Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
Footwear is one of the most important external factors influencing lower extremity biomechanics, plantar sensory feedback, and postural control. Although supportive footwear provides cushioning and arch support, prolonged use may reduce intrinsic foot muscle activity and alter natural foot mechanics. Conversely, flat footwear may enhance plantar sensory input and foot muscle activation. However, evidence regarding the long-term biomechanical effects of habitual footwear use in healthy adults remains inconsistent.
This cross-sectional comparative study aims to compare foot posture, plantar pressure distribution, and balance performance between healthy adults who have regularly worn supportive footwear or flat footwear for at least six months. Static plantar pressure distribution will be assessed using the Footwork system, while static and dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Biodex Balance System. The findings are expected to improve understanding of the long-term biomechanical consequences of habitual footwear selection.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older
* Diagnosis of hemophilia A or B
* Scheduled to undergo primary total knee arthroplasty
* Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
* Willing to participate in the prehabilitation program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of neurological disorders affecting balance or gait
* Severe cognitive impairment
* Other musculoskeletal conditions affecting lower extremity function
* Revision total knee arthroplasty
* Any medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise program
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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