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Shoe inserts may help back pain – study tests custom orthotics for chronic low back pain

NCT ID NCT07171177

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Seville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether custom-made foot orthoses (shoe inserts) can reduce disability and pain in 100 adults with chronic low back pain and pronated (flat) feet. Participants were treated with either handmade orthoses or splints. The goal was to see if correcting foot posture could improve back symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
custom-made foot orthoses
What this could lead to
If effective, custom foot orthoses could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce disability and pain in people with chronic low back pain and pronated feet.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 100 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest or not better than simpler treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2021

Finished

Aug 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women and men adults up to 65 years old, * presence of Chronic Low Back Pain * Foot Posture Index pronated in one or both feet (henceforth, FPI) ≥ +6 Exclusion Criteria: * Serious illness. * Current participation in another research study. * Pregnancy. * Previous back or foot surgery * Current treatment of a foot or back pathology * Leg length discrepancy \> 5 mm

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Foot orthoses Low back pain Pronation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Sevilla

    Seville, sevilla, 41008, Spain

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