Shoe inserts may ease back pain in Flat-Footed adults

NCT ID NCT03996980

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether custom-made foot orthoses (shoe inserts) can reduce chronic low back pain in adults with pronated (flat) feet. 110 participants wore either custom orthoses or placebo inserts. The goal was to see if correcting foot position could improve pain and daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manuel Pabón Carrasco

    Seville, Spain

  • university. Departament of Podiatry

    Seville, 41009, Spain

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