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Lumbar Spine InstabilityNCT03359083

Relationship Between Foot-ankle Characteristics and Lumbopelvic Control, Balance and Physical Performance

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Instability and Balance, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

It has been shown that foot and ankle postural disorders can alter the biomechanic of lower extremity and pelvis. This situation can affects balance, postural control and phsical performance of individual adversely. However, it is unknown whether the muscles that control lumbopelvic are affected or not affected. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Correlation
How many people
64 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
20 Nov 2017to 20 Jan 2018
How long will I take part?
1 Day
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: 64 healthy young adults

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteering to participate.
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 25
  • Being a normal weighted individual with a body mass index from 18.5 to 24.9

Who cannot join

  • Presence of any systemic, locomotive or foot related problem
  • Undergone any surgical operation related to the foot
  • To have loss of sense, diabetic or peripheral neuropathy
  • The presence of any problem with the spine (back pain, scoliosis, past surgeons)
  • Presence of any neurological problem

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Hacettepe University

    Ankara

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Foot-ankle Characteristics and Lumbopelvic Control, Balance and Physical Performance in Healthy Young Adults.

It has been shown that foot and ankle postural disorders can alter the biomechanic of lower extremity and pelvis. This situation can affects balance, postural control and phsical performance of individual adversely. However, it is unknown whether the muscles that control lumbopelvic are affected or not affected. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between foot-ankle characteristics and lumbopelvic control, balance and physical performance in healthy young adults.

Read the detailed description

A healthy load distribution at the foot depends on the ability of the foot to fulfill both the task of stabilization and mobilization. Studies related foot movement disorders usually focus on subtalar joint. The reason for this is that subtalar joint transmits the rotations which in leg to the foot. One of the deformities affecting the foot and subtalar joint is pes planus. Kosashvili et al. have shown that grade 2 and 3 pes planus can affect the lower limb biomechanical alignment, resulting in an increase in perceived pain associated with the knee, hip and pelvic region. Problems related to foot and ankle can affect the balance of individuals as well as affect the pelvic region. Sung et al. have shown that the postural stability and balance of individuals with pes planus are worse than those without pes planus. Studies showing that foot-ankle postural disorders negatively affect physical fitness and motor performance of individuals are also present. Akaras et al. have stated that the increase in pronation in the hindfoot affects individuals' leap and agility performance negatively. It has shown that leg-related problems can affect upper. However, there is no objective study of ultrasonographic imaging of core muscles in foot-ankle problems. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between foot-ankle characteristics and lumbopelvic control, balance and physical performance in healthy young adults.

Being tested
Correlation
Keywords
foot-ankle characteristic, lumbopelvic control, balance, physical performance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • CorrelationOther

    Correlation between assesment parameters

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOT-ANKLE CHARACTERISTICS AND LUMBOPELVIC CONTROL, BALANCE AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS

    Adverse changes in foot-ankle characteristics in healthy young adults affect lumbopelvic control, balance and phsical performance adversely.

    Measured: 2 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Dec 2017
  2. Study start20 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion20 Dec 2017 (estimated)
  4. Study completion20 Jan 2018 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
64 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Day
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03359083
Sponsor's protocol ID
2017200
Status last verified
Nov 2017
First submitted
27 Nov 2017
Last updated
4 Dec 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Redmond AC, Crane YZ, Menz HB. Normative values for the Foot Posture Index. J Foot Ankle Res. 2008 Jul 31;1(1):6. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-1-6.

    PubMed 18822155
  • Richardson CA, Snijders CJ, Hides JA, Damen L, Pas MS, Storm J. The relation between the transversus abdominis muscles, sacroiliac joint mechanics, and low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2002 Feb 15;27(4):399-405. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200202150-00015.

    PubMed 11840107
  • Pinto RZ, Souza TR, Trede RG, Kirkwood RN, Figueiredo EM, Fonseca ST. Bilateral and unilateral increases in calcaneal eversion affect pelvic alignment in standing position. Man Ther. 2008 Dec;13(6):513-9. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2007.06.004. Epub 2007 Oct 1.

    PubMed 17910932

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lumbar Spine Instability and Balance, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Dec 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOT-ANKLE CHARACTERISTICS AND LUMBOPELVIC CONTROL, BALANCE AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03359083, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Dec 2017.

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