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Examination of Diaphragm Function, Postural Control, and Plantar Pressure in Individuals With Pes Planus
Led by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University · Updated on 2024-07-09
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how pes planus, a foot deformity that causes pronation during standing, affects diaphragm function, postural control, and plantar pressure. The study compares individuals with pes planus to healthy controls without the condition. It aims to understand the relationship between diaphragm thickness, balance, and foot biomechanics, highlighting how foot positioning might influence upper body tension through the myofascial system. Participants are divided into two groups: those with pes planus identified by specific criteria and healthy individuals without pes planus for comparison. Various diagnostic tests are used, including the navicular drop test to determine foot deformity, the Foot Function Index for foot function evaluation, and ultrasound measurements to assess diaphragm muscle function. Postural stability and balance are measured using the NeuruCom Balance Master, while plantar pressure is evaluated through static and dynamic assessments. During the study, participants undergo a series of evaluations within 12 months, including physical activity questionnaires, balance tests, and plantar pressure assessments. These measurements help researchers analyze diaphragm function, balance, and foot mechanics. The study involves only one evaluation visit per participant. The total duration of participation varies but assessments are completed within a year.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Relationship Between Pes Planus, Diaphragm, Postural Control, and Plantar Pressure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Willing to participate in the study voluntarily
- Having a Navicular drop test value of 10mm or above (for pes planus group)
- Being between the ages of 18-30
- Having the physical capacity to perform assessments and tests
- Having a body mass index of 18-25 kg/m²
- Having the ideal height of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot (for healthy participants)
You will not qualify if you...
- Termination of voluntariness
- Having rigid flatfoot, pes cavus, hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, or calcaneal spur deformity (pes planus group)
- Having chronic systemic or metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis
- Having musculoskeletal problems that may affect foot functions and gait
- Having any surgical history likely to affect balance, lower extremity strength, or postural control
- Having visual, vestibular, musculoskeletal, or neurological problems
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants undergo various assessments including foot deformity level, physical activity, diaphragm function, balance, and plantar pressure to examine the relationships between pes planus, diaphragm thickness, and balance.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Alanyaaku
Antalya, Alanya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
2
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