Evaluating how running affects foot posture compared to walking
Influence of Gait and Running on Foot Posture Index and Navicular Drop Modifications for Non-athletes.
This study is testing how running changes foot posture compared to walking in healthy adults who aren't athletes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Seville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sevilla) |
| Trial ID | NCT05947591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the influence of running on foot posture in healthy non-athlete adults. Participants will engage in both walking and running activities, with their foot posture evaluated at multiple time points during and after each activity. The study will utilize the Foot Posture Index (FPI) and navicular drop test (ND) to measure changes in foot position. A total of 72 volunteers will be involved, providing insights into how different activities may affect foot pronation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults who regularly engage in running and are not professional athletes.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital or traumatic foot deformities, those wearing plantar supports, or individuals currently undergoing rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve understanding of foot posture dynamics during physical activities, potentially leading to better footwear and training recommendations.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored foot posture in athletes, this specific focus on non-athletes during different activities is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria are: healthy adults, of both sexes, who come to the center on the indicated date and who are professional athletes but who do practice some regular physical activity, understood as running for one hour three times a week as minimum. - Exclusion Criteria: a congenital or traumatic foot deformity, wearing plantar supports, pregnancy or being in current rehabilitation treatment or serious illness. -
Where this trial is running
Sevilla
- Aurora Castro Mendez — Sevilla, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aurora Castro Mendez, PhD
- Email: auroracastro@us.es
- Phone: +34954486526
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.