Brace/Foot Exercise Program for Flat Feet

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults with pes planus will be assigned to a control group or an experimental group. Both groups will do short-foot, towel-curl, and stretching exercises three times a week for four weeks; the experimental group will also perform ankle-strengthening exercises with elastic bands. Biomechanical outcomes like navicular drop, Q-angle, and pelvic tilt will be measured before and after the four-week program. The trial uses a simple pre-post comparison to see if extra ankle work provides additional benefits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being willing to participate in the study
* Aged 18 years and older
* Having pes planus, defined as a navicular drop test result greater than 10 mm

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having undergone hip, knee, or ankle surgery within the past year
* Having any lower extremity pathology
* Engaging in specific lower extremity exercises or specialized sports activities
* Using any shoe modifications for pes planus

Where it's running

• Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University
  Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gönül ELPEZE, Assistant Professor
• Email: gonul.elpeze@gibtu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 342 909 75 00

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.