Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals

NCT07260747 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-78097791-020-4737
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 45
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals

Conditions

Foot Diseases

Keywords

exercise; foot

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Foot Function Assessment

  Foot pain, disability, and activity limitation will be assessed using the Foot Function Index (FFI), a validated 23-item questionnaire. The total FFI score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating worse foot function (greater pain, disability, and activity limitation).

  6 weeks

• Foot Pressure Assessment - Maximum Plantar Pressure

  Plantar pressure during standing and walking will be assessed using a pedobarographic measurement system. Maximum plantar pressure will be recorded, with higher values indicating greater localized loading on the foot.

  6 weeks

• Foot Pressure Assessment - Contact Area

  The pedobarographic system will measure the total plantar contact area during standing and walking. Larger contact area values indicate greater surface area participation in load distribution.

  6 weeks

• Foot Pressure Assessment - Center of Pressure (COP)

  The pedobarographic system will measure center of pressure displacement during standing and walking. COP path characteristics provide objective indicators of stability and gait mechanics; greater displacement typically indicates reduced postural control.

  6 weeks

• Balance Performance Assessment

  Static and dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the Biodex Balance System. The system provides balance scores ranging from 0 to 12, where lower scores indicate better balance performance.

  6 weeks

• Physical Activity Level Assessment

  Physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form. Weekly metabolic equivalent of task (MET-minutes/week) will be calculated to classify physical activity as low, moderate, or high. Higher MET-minutes/week indicate higher physical activity levels.

  6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

VR Biodex Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will participate in a virtual reality-supported rehabilitation program integrated with the Biodex Balance System device. Participants will perform interactive balance and postural stability exercises through this system

Other: VR Biodex Group

Video-Based VR Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will perform balance and foot exercises accompanied by exercise videos containing visual guidance. This intervention aims to provide the virtual reality experience through video-based content.

Other: Video-Based VR Group

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group will follow a traditional home exercise program without any virtual reality intervention. This group will serve as a baseline for comparing the results of the other two groups

Other: Control Group

Interventions

Video-Based VR Group OTHER

: Participants in this group will perform balance and foot exercises accompanied by exercise videos containing visual guidance.

Video-Based VR Group

Control Group OTHER

This group will follow a traditional home exercise program without any virtual reality intervention.

Control Group

VR Biodex Group OTHER

This group will participate in a virtual reality-supported rehabilitation program integrated with the Biodex Balance System device.

VR Biodex Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Sedentary Individual
• Individuals between the ages of 18-25
• Being a university student

You may not qualify if:

• Athletes
• Individuals with orthopedic or neurological problems.
• Surgery history
• Cognitive impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Medipol University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bahceşehir University Health Center

Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Foot Diseases; Motor Activity

Interventions

Control Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Central Study Contacts

Hazal GENÇ, PhD

CONTACT

05413204291; hazaloksuz@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 14, 2025
• First Posted: December 3, 2025
• Study Start: October 13, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: May 7, 2026
• Last Updated: December 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)