NCT07286773

Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Flexible Flatfoot

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Individuals With Flexible Pes Planus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of biofeedback-assisted short foot exercises and traditional short foot exercises in individuals with flexible pes planus. The study aims to determine whether adding biofeedback to short foot exercises leads to greater improvements in foot biomechanics, balance, and functional ability. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise improve plantar pressure distribution and foot posture more than traditional short foot exercise? Does the use of biofeedback result in greater improvements in balance and functional ability? Researchers will compare a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise program to a traditional short foot exercise program to evaluate their effects on plantar pressure distribution, foot posture, balance, ankle range of motion, and functional outcomes. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either a traditional short foot exercise group or a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group Participate in a supervised exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments, including plantar pressure analysis, balance tests, foot posture evaluation, and self-reported functional questionnaires

Conditions

• Pes Planus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Biofeedback assisted exercises	Biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group
OTHER	Supervised exercises	Short foot exercise only group

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-22
• Primary completion: 2026-09-22
• Completion: 2026-10-22
• First posted: 2025-12-16
• Last updated: 2026-02-06

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)