Effects of high-heeled shoes on lower back pain in young women
Repercussions on Spinal Posture Before and After Wearing High-heeled Shoes in a Sample of Young Women: Cross-sectional Pilot Study
This study looks at how wearing high-heeled shoes affects lower back pain in young women between 20 and 40 years old.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Manusapiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06287281 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between wearing high-heeled shoes and the incidence of lower back pain in young women aged 20 to 40. Participants will undergo a three-dimensional analysis of their posture using the Formetric 4D® device and complete a questionnaire regarding their shoe-wearing habits and spinal pain. The study aims to differentiate between asymptomatic and symptomatic users of high-heeled shoes based on their reported experiences of pain. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to provide insights into the long-term effects of high heels on spinal health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy women aged 20 to 40 who regularly wear high-heeled shoes at least twice a week.
Not a fit: Patients with structural or neurological anomalies that affect their ability to wear high-heeled shoes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the impact of high-heeled shoes on lower back pain, leading to better recommendations for footwear choices among women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing debate regarding the effects of high heels on spinal health, this specific approach of long-term observation and analysis has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * female subjects aged between 20 and 40 years * Usual users of shoes with heels at least 7 cm high, with a frequency of at least twice a week and/or less than 3 hours/week Exclusion Criteria: * structural or neurological anomalies that may prevent you from remaining weight-bearing, for approximately 2 hours, with shoes having a heel (difference between the heel and the plateau) of at least 7 cm high;
Where this trial is running
Bologna
- Spine Center — Bologna, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Saverio Colonna, MD — Spine Center
- Study coordinator: Saverio Colonna, MD
- Email: saverio.colonna@libero.it
- Phone: +393356213419
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.