Magnetic pulses and foot drills aim to strengthen flat feet
NCT ID NCT06401954
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether combining high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy with foot core training can improve foot function in adults with flatfoot (pronated foot). Participants receive either the combined therapy, electromagnetic therapy alone, or a sham treatment plus exercises over six weeks. Researchers measure changes in foot pressure during walking, foot posture, and muscle size and activation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this combination approach could offer a non-surgical way to improve foot function and reduce discomfort in people with flatfoot.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is also not a cure and may only provide temporary improvement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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