Kids' shoes may change brain waves while walking, study finds
NCT ID NCT07151352
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different types of footwear affect brain activity in 37 children aged 6-7 years. Each child walks while wearing no shoes, minimalist shoes, and regular structured shoes, and their brain waves are recorded with a wireless EEG cap. The goal is to see if shoe type changes how the brain controls movement, which could help design better shoes for kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide insights into how different types of shoes affect children's brain activity during walking, potentially influencing future footwear design for healthy development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 37 children, so results may not apply to all kids. It measures brain waves, not health outcomes, so practical recommendations are uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Malaga
Málaga, Malaga, 29071, Spain
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