Evaluating orthosis and exercise for flat feet treatment
Official title: The Effect of Orthosis and Exercise in Pes Planus
Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT03494374 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using special shoe inserts along with toe walking exercises can help people with flat feet feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seongnam-si, Bundang-gu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 29, 2016 |
| Main results expected | September 29, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 29, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 22, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03494374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals clinically diagnosed with pes planus and a calcaneal pitch angle of less than 15 degrees.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with peripheral neuropathy, infections, rheumatoid arthritis, or a history of foot surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of combining UCBL orthosis with toe walking exercises in treating pes planus, commonly known as flat feet. Participants will receive the orthosis and be instructed on the toe walking exercise, with their progress monitored through annual standing foot radiography. The study will specifically measure changes in the talometatarsal angle and calcaneal pitch angle to evaluate treatment efficacy. This observational cohort study seeks to provide clearer evidence for conservative treatment options for pes planus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a non-invasive treatment option for patients with pes planus, potentially improving foot function and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited definitive evidence for conservative treatments of pes planus, this study explores a novel combination approach that has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed with pes planus * Calcaneal pitch angle \< 15 degree Exclusion Criteria: * peripheral neuropathy * infection * rheumatoid arthritis * operation history
Where it's running
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Seoul national university bundang hospital
Seongnam-si, Bundang-gu, South Korea Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.