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Which exercise works best for flat feet? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07576816

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of exercise programs—one focusing on the hips and the other on the knees—to see which better improves foot arch, balance, and muscle strength in adults with flexible flat feet. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and will exercise for 6 weeks. Both groups also do foot-strengthening exercises. The goal is to find a more effective way to improve foot stability without surgery or devices.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Exercise (hip-based or knee-based exercises with hot pack and foot strengthening)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise approach for improving foot stability and balance in people with flexible flat feet.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are non-invasive, but individual responses may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

25 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Give verbal or written consent to enter the study. * People without any pain and in the age group of about 25-40 years. * People in the category of normal to obese BMI. * People whose value of navicular drop above 10mm. Exclusion Criteria: * People having any surgical procedure on the lower limb. * People using any kind of orthosis. * If the difference between the length of both legs is more than 1.1cm. * People having any disease like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis or sciatica. * People having any injury within 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

flatfoot

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Flexible flatfoot Flexible flatfoot or pes planus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Madinah Teaching Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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