Heel height changes your walk: study reveals biomechanical effects
NCT ID NCT07167472
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different shoe heel heights affect walking patterns in 30 healthy adults aged 18-35. Participants walked barefoot, with 2 cm heels, and with 6 cm heels while sensors measured their gait and pelvic movements. The goal was to understand biomechanical changes that could inform better shoe design and personalized rehabilitation.
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 help design better shoes and improve rehabilitation strategies for people with gait issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 30 healthy participants, so findings may not apply to everyone or lead to direct treatments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yuksek Ihtisas University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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