Flat feet fix? study pits shoe inserts against foot exercises for runners
NCT ID NCT07723573
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two approaches for runners with flat feet (pes planus): custom foot orthoses versus an eight-week foot-core strengthening program. Researchers will measure how each intervention affects hip, knee, and ankle motion during a prolonged run. The goal is to understand which method better supports foot mechanics and may help prevent running injuries.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- custom foot orthoses and intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could help guide runners and clinicians on whether orthotics or exercises better improve running mechanics in flat feet.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. It measures movement patterns, not injury rates, so direct benefits remain uncertain.
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Conditions
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School of Health and Human Performance
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2, Canada
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