Can a simple foot massage fix flat feet? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07326020

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hande Guney Deniz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of hands-on therapy for people with flexible flat feet who are physically active. One group gets joint-focused mobilization, another gets soft-tissue release, and a control group gets no treatment. Researchers will measure balance, ankle flexibility, muscle stiffness, and foot temperature to see which approach works best immediately.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: manual therapy (joint mobilization and myofascial release)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which manual therapy technique works best for improving balance and foot function in people with flat feet.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 33 participants, looking at immediate effects only. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

flatfoot

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PES PLANUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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