Sensorimotor plus short-foot exercises to reduce navicular drop in children with flat feet
Effects of Sensorimotor Technique With and Without Short Foot Exercises on Navicular Drop and Foot Posture in School Going Children.
This project will test whether a sensorimotor technique program combined with short-foot exercises can reduce navicular drop and improve foot posture in 7-12-year-old children with flat feet.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07576504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized interventional protocol will enroll 22 schoolchildren aged 7-12 with navicular drop >10 mm and assign them to either an experimental group receiving sensorimotor technique (SMT) combined with short-foot exercises or to a control group. Baseline data will include demographic information, the navicular drop test, and the Foot Posture Index, with repeat assessments at 3 weeks and at the end of 6 weeks. The intervention emphasizes sensorimotor training and targeted intrinsic foot muscle strengthening delivered at Riphah International University in Lahore. Outcomes will compare change in navicular drop and foot posture between groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 7-12 of either sex with flat feet and a navicular drop greater than 10 mm who can attend twice-weekly sessions and meet eligibility criteria are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children with prior foot or ankle surgery, BMI over 25 kg/m², severe foot deformities, developmental delays, sensory deficits, or persistent lower-extremity pain are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce navicular drop and improve foot alignment in children with flat feet, potentially lowering risk of future gait-related problems.
How similar studies have performed: Some small studies and clinical reports suggest short-foot exercises can improve foot posture, but combined sensorimotor-plus-short-foot programs have limited direct evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years. * Both male and female gender * Children with flat foot * Navicular drop (ND) \> 10 mm. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with developmental delays, sensory deficits, or uncorrected vision issues. * History of foot or ankle surgery * Pain in lower extremities * BMI \> 25 kg/m² * Severe foot deformities, hallux valgus, crow toe etc.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tahira makiya, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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.