Flatfoot walkers tested on hills – surprising gait changes revealed!
NCT ID NCT07155577
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how flatfoot (pes planus) changes the way people walk on flat ground and uphill. Researchers measured walking speed, step length, and hip movement in 30 healthy adults aged 18–35. The goal was to better understand these changes and help design better rehab programs.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults aged 18-35 years with normal body mass index will be recruited. The study will include two groups: Flexible Pes Planus Group: Participants with bilateral, asymptomatic, flexible pes planus confirmed by Jack's toe-raise test and a navicular drop ≥10 mm. Healthy Control Group: Participants without pes planus deformity and with normal foot posture.
- Ages
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18 to 35 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: \*\*Pes Planus Group * Age 18-35 years * Normal BMI * Bilateral, asymptomatic flexible pes planus * Navicular drop ≥10 mm (both feet) * Willing and able to provide informed consent and complete the procedure. \*\*Healthy Control Group * Age 18-35 years * Normal BMI * No pes planus deformity; otherwise healthy and able to complete procedures Exclusion Criteria:\*\* both groups * Use of orthotics/insoles * Musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait (other than pes planus in the case group) * Lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months * Chronic ankle instability * Any treatment related to the lower extremity/pes planus within the last 6 months
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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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