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

NCT ID NCT07171177

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

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FOOT ORTHOSES LOW BACK PAIN PRONATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Sevilla

    Seville, sevilla, 41008, Spain

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