Flat feet may be tied to a common cause of hip pain, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07674433
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether people with flat feet (pes planus) are more likely to have piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes pain in the hip and lower back. Researchers will compare foot posture and pain in adults aged 18-65 who have piriformis syndrome with those who do not. The goal is to better understand any connection between foot structure and this type of pain.
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 a link is found, it could lead to better diagnosis or treatment approaches for piriformis syndrome by addressing foot posture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to everyone with these conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi
Kahramanmaraş, onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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