Relationship Between Flexible Flat Foot and Lumbar Proprioception

NCT06879756 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Hoda-005289
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 57
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between flexible flatfoot and lumbar proprioception.

Conditions

Flexible Flatfoot; Lumbar Spine Injury; Proprioceptive Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• assessment of the foot posture using navicular drop test

  The study evaluates foot posture in a weight-bearing position by placing the thumb and index fingers on the medial and lateral aspects of the talar dome. The subject is then asked to invert and evert the hind-foot and ankle until equal depressions are felt. The distance between the navicular tubercle and the floor is measured. The navicular-drop score is recorded, and the subject is classified into a pronated foot (more than 10 mm of navicular drop) and a normal foot (between five and nine mm of navicular drop).

  at baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• assessment of change of lumbar proprioception using Biodex system isokinetic dynamometer

  at baseline

Study Arms (2)

flexible flat feet

28 patients suffering from flexible flatfoot were included in this group

normal subjects

27 normal subjects were included in this group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

• Subjects with flexible flat foot posture according to the Navicular Drop Test by Brody method: a normal foot (between five and nine mm of navicular drop), apronated foot (more than 10 mm of navicular drop).

You may qualify if:

• subjects of both sexes (females and males) were selected and assigned into two groups
• Patient's age range was between 17 to 30 years old.
• Subjects with flexible flat foot posture according to the Navicular Drop Test by Brody method: a normal foot (between five and nine mm of navicular drop), pronated foot (more than 10 mm of navicular drop).
• Patients will be willing and able to participate in assessment without cognitive impairments that would limit their participation

You may not qualify if:

• The potential participation was excluded when they had one of the following criteria:
• Repeated lower extremity injuries, such as fractures or deformities.
• History of surgery to the lower extremity.
• history of back surgery
• rheumatologic disorders
• spine infections
• ankle fracture
• lumbar fracture
• spondylosis
• lumbar disc bulge
• spondylolisthesis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Flatfoot; Spinal Injuries; Somatosensory Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Talipes; Foot Deformities, Acquired; Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Foot Deformities, Congenital; Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital; Limb Deformities, Congenital; Musculoskeletal Abnormalities; Congenital Abnormalities; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Back Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 10, 2025
• First Posted: March 17, 2025
• Study Start: October 9, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 15, 2025
• Study Completion: January 22, 2025
• Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)