High heels and bunions: new study measures the link
NCT ID NCT07157046
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 80 women in Lahore who wear high heels to work and measured the angle of their kneecap (Q angle) and any bunion deformity. Researchers used a simple photo scale and a tool called a goniometer. The goal was to see if there is a connection between wearing high heels and developing bunions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Q angle was measured in association with wearing high heels in working women in offices located in Lahore
- Ages
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18 to 36 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-36 age * Female * Single leg affected * High heel wearing Exclusion Criteria: * Any neurological condition * Any laxity * Leg length discrepancy * Previous fracture
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Offices in Johar Town
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan