Magnetic pulses to fix flat feet? new trial tests Non-Invasive approach

NCT ID NCT07237321

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether repetitive magnetic stimulation of foot muscles can improve arch height and strength in adults with flat feet. Thirty participants aged 18-50 will receive stimulation three times a week for 12 weeks, while a control group gets no treatment. Researchers will measure changes in foot arch and muscle function over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to strengthen foot muscles and improve arch height in people with flat feet.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study with only 30 participants. The control group receives no stimulation, so results may be limited. It is not a cure and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

flatfoot Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FLATFOOT PES PLANUS POSTERIOR TIBIAL TENDON DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
Faculty of Sports
RECRUITING

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

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