Monitoring and improving foot health in children with flatfoot
Early Warning and Intervention Mechanism of Foot Health Risk in Children and Adolescents
This study is testing if exercise or whole-body vibration therapy can improve foot health and reduce pain in children and teens with flatfoot.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06581978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical study aims to assess and improve foot health in children and adolescents aged 6-18 with flexible flatfoot. It involves collecting various growth, development, and kinematic parameters from 120 participants over a 4-week period using wearable sensors to monitor gait and foot pain. Participants are divided into groups receiving either exercise interventions or whole-body vibration therapy, with their foot posture and other metrics analyzed before and after the interventions. The study utilizes advanced technologies such as 3D scanning and mobile applications for data collection and monitoring.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents aged 6-18 who have been diagnosed with flexible flatfoot.
Not a fit: Patients with additional foot posture issues or congenital malformations of the lower limbs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and treatment options for children suffering from flatfoot, enhancing their overall foot health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this study's specific combination of interventions and monitoring techniques may offer novel insights into foot health management in children.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. They agreed to participate in the study, and their legal representatives voluntarily signed an informed consent form 2. 6-18 years old typical development of children and adolescents, gender not limited Exclusion Criteria: 1. In addition to the flat feet, there are other effects foot posture or spinal congenital malformation of the lower limbs 2. At the investigator's discretion, he was not considered to be suitable to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chao Chen, PhD
- Email: pizzachan@163.com
- Phone: 13580348819
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.