Pes PlanusNCT07107763
Investigation of the Effects of Short Foot Exercise and Mobilization in Young Adults With Pes Planus
A study testing short foot exercise, Mobilization and Short foot exercise and mobilization in people with Pes Planus, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pes Planus
- What is being tested?
- short foot exercise, Mobilization and Short foot exercise and mobilization
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Sep 2025to 17 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- To be diagnosed with flexible pes planus
Who cannot join
- Having other comorbidities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. These interventions are generally categorized into surgical and conventional treatments. Among conservative approaches, the short foot exercise is one of the most fundamental and commonly used methods. This exercise aims to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot to support the arch. In addition to the short foot exercise, other exercises such as towel scrunching and toe spreading are also used in the management of PP. However, when looking at the treatment options for PP, studies examining the use and effects of joint mobilization are limited. The present study aims to investigate the effects of subtalar joint mobilization, short foot exercises, and the combined application of these interventions in individuals with PP. This approach is based on findings that subtalar joint mobilization has positive effects on balance in individuals with balance impairments.
- Conditions
- Pes Planus
- Being tested
- short foot exercise, Mobilization, Short foot exercise and mobilization
- Medical subject headings
- Flatfoot
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
short foot exerciseOther
The short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks.
MobilizationOther
The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.
Short foot exercise and mobilizationCombination product
The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Short foot exercise | Active comparator | A program consisting of short foot exercises will be implemented for the short foot exercise group, with three sessions per week over a period of six weeks. Each session will begin with stretching exercises, followed by the short foot exercises. Receives: Other: Mobilization |
| Mobilization | Active comparator | The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization. Receives: Other: short foot exercise |
| short foot exercise and mobilization | Experimental | The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups. Receives: Combination Product: Short foot exercise and mobilization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vertical Jump Test
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Shuttle Run Test
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Standing Broad Jump Test
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Biodex Balance Assessment
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Aug 2025
- Study start26 Sep 2025
- Primary completion17 Dec 2025
- Study completion17 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pes PlanusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammed Samed DALAKÇI, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07107763
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSDLKCİ
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 19 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Short Foot Exercise and Mobilization in Young Adults With Pes Planus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07107763
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSDLKCİ
- Conditions
- Pes Planus
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. These interventions are generally categorized into surgical and conventional treatments. Among conservative approaches, the short foot exercise is one of the most fundamental and commonly used methods. This exercise aims to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot to support the arch. In addition to the short foot exercise, other exercises such as towel scrunching and toe spreading are also used in the management of PP. However, when looking at the treatment options for PP, studies examining the use and effects of joint mobilization are limited. The present study aims to investigate the effects of subtalar joint mobilization, short foot exercises, and the combined application of these interventions in individuals with PP. This approach is based on findings that subtalar joint mobilization has positive effects on balance in individuals with balance impairments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Short foot exercise | Active comparator | Other: MobilizationA program consisting of short foot exercises will be implemented for the short foot exercise group, with three sessions per week over a period of six weeks. Each session will begin with stretching exercises, followed by the short foot exercises. |
| Mobilization | Active comparator | Other: short foot exerciseThe mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization. |
| short foot exercise and mobilization | Experimental | Combination Product: Short foot exercise and mobilizationThe combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- To be diagnosed with flexible pes planus
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Having other comorbidities
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| short foot exerciseThe short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks. | Other | Mobilization |
| MobilizationThe mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization. | Other | Short foot exercise |
| Short foot exercise and mobilizationThe combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups. | Combination product | short foot exercise and mobilization |
Primary outcome
Vertical Jump Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Shuttle Run Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
2 secondary outcomes
Standing Broad Jump Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Biodex Balance Assessment
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Dec 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing short foot exercise, Mobilization and Short foot exercise and mobilization in people with Pes Planus, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Dec 2025. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Vertical Jump Test (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Dec 2025.