Core strength may help flat feet — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07734168
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding trunk (core) stabilization exercises to a standard foot exercise program can improve dynamic balance and foot function in young adults with pronated (flat) feet. Thirty participants aged 18–25 with bilateral flat feet will be randomly assigned to either core-plus-foot exercises or foot exercises alone. Balance and foot function will be measured before and after the program to see if core training offers extra benefit.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- trunk stabilization exercise combined with pronated foot exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and reduce foot pain in people with flat feet.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises require consistent effort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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: 1. Subject's age ranged from 18-25 years (35) 2. Subjects had bilateral pronated feet posture according to navicular drop test (20) 3. Body Mass Index (MBI) ranged from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/ m2 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Rigid structure foot deformity 2. Acute lower extremity injuries or fractures 3. History of lower limb or foot surgery 4. Severe foot pain interfering with exercise performance 5. Any neurological deficit affecting balance. 6. Inflammatory arthropathy ( e.g. rheumatoid arthritis ) 7. Any medication can affect the balance. 8. Current pregnancy 9. Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders 10. Cellulitis 11. Diabetes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy , Kafrelsheikh University
KafrelSheikh, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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