Investigation of the Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus

NCT07827846 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AnkaraYBU_JHV24
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 4
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of toe spread-out exercises, performed under supervision for 3 months, on the angular severity of deformity and the electromechanical activity, stiffness, and thickness of the abductor hallucis muscle, as well as its contribution to functional status, in individuals with juvenile hallux valgus.

Conditions

Juvenile Hallux Valgus; Ultrasound; Shear Wave Elastography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Cross sectional area

  CSA of m. abductor hallucis with ultrasound (cm²)

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

• Shear Wave Elastography

  Measurement SWE with ultrasound (m. abductor hallucis) (cm)

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

• Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale

  The scale has a score range of 0-60, with higher score indicating increased HV symptoms, complaints, and functional disorder.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

• Hallux Valgus Angle (x-ray)

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Toe Spread Out Exercises

Interventions

Toe Spread Out Exercises OTHER

Standart protocol toe spread out exercise

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 9 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of JHV,
• Mild or moderate deformity confirmed radiographically,
• Flexible hallux valgus deformity,
• Willingness to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Neurological disorders,
• Systemic diseases,
• Spinal disorders (e.g., lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, or scoliosis),
• Intermittent claudication,
• Idiopathic numbness or tingling of the lower extremities,
• Previous lower-extremity surgery,
• Fractures, ligament injuries, or muscle injuries involving the lower extremities within the previous six months,
• Treatment for any foot-related condition during the previous six months.
• Withdrawal Criteria:
• Unable to correctly perform the exercise protocol,
• Failed to attend scheduled assessments,
• Unable to continue the prescribed intervention,
• SWE measurements could not be obtained.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 9, 2026
• First Posted: September 18, 2026
• Study Start: November 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 20, 2025
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)