Flat feet study reveals hidden changes in foot tendons
NCT ID NCT06987422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how flat feet (pes planus) affect the thickness and flexibility of two key foot tendons: the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Researchers compared 93 adults aged 18-45 with flat feet to healthy volunteers. They used ultrasound and a special device to measure tendon properties, aiming to better understand the physical changes caused by flat feet.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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93 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Individuals with Pes Planus
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 45 * Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 to 30 * Diagnosed with Pes Planus by a physician Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate verbally * Use of walking aids * Any history of surgery involving the lower extremities * People with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders and/or congestive heart failure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atılım University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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