Could your socks cure foot pain? new trial tests custom 3D-Printed inserts
NCT ID NCT06534073
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether custom-designed socks with built-in 3D-printed supports can reduce pain from metatarsalgia, a common cause of forefoot pain in older women. 180 women over 55 will wear either the special socks, custom insoles, or a removable toe aligner for six months. Researchers will measure pain, quality of life, and activity levels to see if the socks work as well or better than standard treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- custom 3D-printed plantar offloading elements integrated into socks
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, personalized sock that reduces foot pain without needing special insoles or devices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 180 women over 55, so results may not apply to everyone. The custom socks might not relieve pain better than existing treatments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología
Seville, Seville, 41008, Spain
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