Testing smart shoes for collapsed foot arches
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether smart shoes or insoles can help people with flat feet. If you have a collapsed arch and a foot posture score of 6 or higher, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a clear flattening of the arch on the inside of your foot.
- Your foot posture score is 6 or higher (a doctor will measure this).
- You have not worn custom-made insoles in the last 6 months.
- You have not had any leg injury, surgery, or infection in the last 6 months.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis or any disease affecting your nerves, muscles, bones, or blood flow.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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