Acute Effects of Prolonged Walking on Hallux Valgus

NCT07177768 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KA25-2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe and medial displacement of the first metatarsal head. While pain is a common symptom among individuals with HV, alterations in plantar pressure distribution and impaired balance are also frequently observed. These symptoms and biomechanical changes can negatively impact posture and gait mechanics. The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of prolonged walking on pain, balance, posture, and gait in individuals with hallux valgus deformity.

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pain intensity

  Pain intensity will be evaluated with visual analog scale (VAS). Patients will be asked to mark the intensity of the pain they feel on a 10 cm line, where "0" means no pain and "10" means the worst pain.

  Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention

• Pressure pain threshold

  It will be measured with algometer. Higher values indicate a higher perceived pain threshold.

  Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention

• Single-leg stance test

  The single leg stability will be assessed by using Biodex Balance System® (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. USA). Low values of the stability index indicate better balance and stability.

  Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention

• Postural Assessment

  Posture will be assessed using mobile application. It marks and measures angles at the ear, shoulder, anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), knee, and ankle alignment to identify any pathological deviations or asymmetries.

  Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention

• Gait analysis

  Gait analysis will be performed using mobile application. Subjects are asked to walk at their normal walking speed over a 10-meter surface, and measurements are taken using video recording and evaluated using the software. The assessment records right and left step lengths, double step length, stride width, and walking speed.

  Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Hallux Valgus Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Individuals with hallux valgus deformity

Other: Prolonged walking

Control Group

OTHER

Healthy controls

Other: Prolonged walking

Interventions

Prolonged walking OTHER

walking on a treadmill for 60 minutes

Control Group; Hallux Valgus Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Hallux Valgus Group Criteria:
• Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
• Being diagnosed with hallux valgus
• Control Group Criteria:
• Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
• Classified as grade A according to the Manchester Scale
• Being a volunteer

You may not qualify if:

• History of previous foot or ankle surgery
• Having a systemic diseases
• Having a neurological disorders
• Having a vestibular pathologies that may affect balance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Eyup, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

• Ozgur Serbest, Pt

  Bezmialem Vakif University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Kubra Alpay, PhD

CONTACT

+902124012600; kalpay@bezmialem.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer of Pysiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 10, 2025
• First Posted: September 17, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)