Impact of Foot Mobility Techniques on Balance and Pressure in Young Adults

NCT ID: NCT06817798

Last Updated: 2025-02-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-28

Study Completion Date

2025-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical parameters of the foot in young adults aged 18 to 24 years. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design with the following key components:

Key outcomes include:

Baropodometric pressures (measured using a baropodometric platform). Balance (evaluated through the Y-Balance Test). Navicular height (assessed using the Navicular Drop Test) Anterior functional reach (measured through functional reach test)

Detailed Description

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This study explores the immediate and short-term effects of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical outcomes in healthy young adults. The research is grounded in the growing recognition of the foot's critical role in postural control, balance, and lower-limb biomechanics.

The intervention consists of foot mobility techniques designed to improve joint mobility and overall foot function. These techniques will be applied bilaterally. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design, with participants randomly allocated to either the experimental group (receiving the intervention) or the control group (receiving no treatment during the intervention period).

Participants are assessed at three time points:

Baseline (M0): Before the intervention. Immediately Post-Intervention (M1). Follow-Up (M2): 24 hours after the intervention.

The primary outcomes include:

Changes in plantar pressure distribution and postural control as measured by a baropodometric platform.

Balance performance assessed through the Y-Balance Test. Navicular height variation evaluated using the Navicular Drop Test. Anterior functional reach, measured by Functional Reach Test. The study focuses on identifying measurable improvements in functional and biomechanical parameters that may enhance clinical approaches to foot health and rehabilitation. By targeting a young and healthy population, the research aims to establish a foundation for further studies in other age groups and clinical conditions. This work aims to contribute to evidence-based practices in manual therapy and foot biomechanics.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Specific foot mobility

Specific mobility of the foot, performed bilaterally.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Specific foot mobility

Intervention Type OTHER

Specific mobility of the foot, performed bilaterally.

Control

No intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Specific foot mobility

Specific mobility of the foot, performed bilaterally.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* minimum age of 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria

* pregnant women,
* individuals with lesions in the lower limbs in the last 12 months,
* history of congenital deformity in the lower limb
* presence of vestibular or balance disorders
* users of corrective insoles or orthoses.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Maria Paço

Principal investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave

Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District, Portugal

Site Status

Countries

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Portugal

Central Contacts

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Maria A Paço, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+351 224 157 100

Paula D Chaves, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+351 224 157 100

Facility Contacts

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Maria Paço, PhD

Role: primary

+351 252 303 600

Paula Chaves, PhD

Role: backup

+351 252 303 600

Other Identifiers

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Foot mobility_2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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