Muscle shape in flexible flatfeet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at the shape of a muscle in the leg (tibialis posterior) in people with flexible flatfeet compared to people with normal feet. It may help understand how flatfeet affect this muscle and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 40 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less.
- You have flexible flatfeet (your arch appears when you sit, but flattens when you stand), or you have normal feet.
- You can stand and walk on your own without help.
- You have not had surgery or a major injury to your foot, ankle, or leg.
- You are not pregnant and do not have any condition that affects your lower limbs.
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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