Comparison Of Effects Virtual Reality and Short Foot Exercises On Balance and Performance in Pes Planus
Effect of Virtual Reality on Pes Planus
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interventional
30
1 country
1
Brief Summary
Virtual reality exercises have become increasingly popular in recent years. After the increase in usage areas in daily life, its use in healthcare has become widespread. Flatfoot is one of the orthopedic problems with high prevalence, especially in young individuals. In the literature, conservative treatment methods of flat soles are mentioned as exercise, shoe modifications, and orthotic methods. In the study, it is planned to investigate whether individuals with flat-footed virtual reality exercises contribute to conservative treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of virtual reality exercises on individuals with pes planus.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2019
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 5, 2019
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 5, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 25, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 10, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 20, 2020
CompletedJuly 30, 2020
July 1, 2020
8 months
July 5, 2019
July 28, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
comparison of exercise and virtual reality treatment on balance
Y balance test measure with second (sn)
15 minute
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Effect of exercise on performance
10 minute
Navicular Drop Test
5 minute
Femoral anteversion test
5 minute
Study Arms (2)
Exercise Group
ACTIVE COMPARATOROne group only treated with short foot exercises.
Virtual Reality Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe second group treated with virtual reality
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Have pes planus,
- Volunteer for this study,
- Climb 10 stairs independently,
- Can stand one single leg
You may not qualify if:
- History of trauma, fracture or operation of the foot, knee, and hip that will affect the foot
- Having visual, hearing and mental problems that prevent participation in virtual reality exercises,
- Being diagnosed with orthopedic or neurological problems that prevent standing on a single leg
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Hacettepe Universitylead
- Kırıkkale Universitycollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Kırıkkale University
Kırıkkale, Yahşihan, 71140, Turkey (Türkiye)
Related Publications (1)
Yildirim Sahan T, Aydogan Arslan S, Demirci C, Oktas B, Sertel M. Comparison Of Short-Term Effects Of Virtual Reality and Short Foot Exercises In Pes Planus. Foot (Edinb). 2021 Jun;47:101778. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2021.101778. Epub 2021 Jan 21.
PMID: 33962115DERIVED
Related Links
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- Differences in Static- and Dynamic-Balance Task Performance After 4 Weeks of Intrinsic-Foot-Muscle Training: The Short-Foot Exercise Versus the Towel-Curl Exercise
- Quality of Life in Adult Population with Flat Feet
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Cevher Demirci, Dr
Kırıkkale University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Director
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 5, 2019
First Posted
February 25, 2020
Study Start
July 5, 2019
Primary Completion
March 10, 2020
Study Completion
March 20, 2020
Last Updated
July 30, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
The subjects were randomly assigned to one of the groups using an online random allocation software program. All groups were taken into a 4-week treatment program. At the end of the treatment process, it was given to subjects including VR and SF program aiming foot muscles.