Immediate Effect of Taping on Foot Biomechanics in Patients With Hallux Valgus

NCT07409974 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FTREK24/93
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to comparatively investigate the immediate effects of rigid taping and kinesiological taping applications on foot biomechanics in patients with hallux valgus (HV). The main questions it aims to answer are: Which taping approach (rigid or kinesiology) produces the most effective and fastest treatment response in the management of hallux valgus? Researchers will compare two taping methods to investigate which method offers a more effective and faster treatment response in terms of foot biomechanics. Participants will:

1. 1.Individuals aged 18-65 years
2. 2.Individuals with mild to moderate HV in one or both feet
3. 3.HV patients who do not require/are not suitable for surgery or who refuse surgery and are referred/apply for conservative treatment
4. 4.Individuals who have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or activity (such as running, walking, weight or resistance training, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, etc.) in the last 2 days before evaluation.

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pedobarogaphic parameters

  Regional plantar pressure analysis (heel, midfoot, metatarsal heads and hallux)

  Day 1

Study Arms (2)

rigit taping (RT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

applied to a rigit taping

Other: rigit taping

kinesiological taping (KT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

applied to a kinsiological taping

Other: kinesiologic taping

Interventions

rigit taping OTHER

rigit taping technique

rigit taping (RT)

kinesiologic taping OTHER

kinesiologic taping technique

kinesiological taping (KT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18-65 years
• Individuals with mild to moderate HV in one or both feet
• HV patients who do not require/are not suitable for surgery or who refuse surgery and are referred/apply for conservative treatment
• Individuals who have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or activity (such as running, walking, weight or resistance training, yoga, pilates, aerobics, step, etc.) in the last 2 days before evaluation.

You may not qualify if:

• The presence of contraindications for the use of the tapes (skin lesions, wounds, fungal infections, allergic reactions, sensory loss, etc.).
• Diagnosis of diabetic foot.
• Complete loss of hallux mobility, presence of interdigital neuroma, excessive pain and tenderness during mobility.
• Foot posture in advanced pronation or supination.
• The presence of diseases or problems that may affect gait (necessity of using a walking aid, visual or hearing impairment, other problems related to the lower extremity or spine).
• Having experienced orthopedic trauma or surgery involving the lower extremity.
• The presence of severe shortness of breath or inability to tolerate walking while walking.
• The person's; 9. Having a medical history that increases the risk of falls, such as unexplained fainting, blood sugar imbalance, unstable low or high blood pressure.
• \. Having an orthopedic or rheumatological disease (rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) or a systemic disease associated with diabetes or connective tissue disorder.
• \. Being pregnant or in the first 6 months postpartum. 12. Having cooperation problems to the extent that one cannot understand and comply with the assessment protocols.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pınar Kısacık

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hallux Valgus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 21, 2026
• First Posted: February 13, 2026
• Study Start: February 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 15, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 15, 2027
• Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)