Foot insoles and kneecap position in adults with flexible flat feet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether special foot insoles can change the position of the kneecap in adults who have flexible flat feet. It aims to understand how foot supports might affect knee health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have flat feet that are flexible (the arch comes back when you lift your big toe).
- Your right foot shows certain signs of rolling inward.
- You do not have knee pain when standing or bending your knee slightly.
- You have never had knee or foot surgery, a kneecap dislocation, or a muscle or nerve condition.
- You are not pregnant.
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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