Core workouts may boost flat feet and balance, study says
NCT ID NCT07140861
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether core stability exercises can improve foot arch height and balance in people with flexible flat feet. Researchers will measure changes in foot structure, balance, and ankle function in 40 adults aged 18 to 39. The goal is to find a simple exercise approach to ease symptoms and improve daily function.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 40 Participants of both genders with bilateral flexible flatfoot. 2. Their age ranges from 18 to 39 years. 3. All Participants with a navicular drop (ND) greater than 10 mm. 4. Body mass index from 18.5-25 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Traumatic condition of the lower limbs. 2. History of Fracture of the lower limbs. 3. previous orthopedic disorders or neurologic deficit of the lower limbs. 4. Previous surgery of the lower limbs. 5. Any sensory problems. 6. Leg length discrepancy. 7. Neuromuscular disease like multiple scelerosis. 8. Unilateral flexible flat foot. 9. Rigid flat foot. 10. Any lumbar spine problems
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Physical Therapy faculty, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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Physical therapy College - Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt
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