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A comparative study of the effects of short foot exercises and virtual reality on individuals with flexible flat feet.

Effects of short foot exercises and virtual reality on flexible flat foot individuals: A comparative study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/069730
Enrollment
36
Registered
2024-07-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Virtual Reality: •The VR group will be given to perform a few exercises under the supervision of the therapist by using the Vast Rehab Program for 30 minutes. •The Zed Camera will be us

Sponsors

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with flexible flat foot 2. Navicular drop more than 10mm 3. College students, both males and females; aged between 18 – 25 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who are not willing to participate 2. Rigid flat foot 3. Any issue involving the soft tissues or bones that impacts the foot or lower extremity 4. Any orthopedic or neurological condition influencing the balance 5. Any prior instances of fracture or trauma that have had an impact on the foot or lower extremity 6. Any visual or auditory impairments that may influence the engagement in virtual reality

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Foot posture index 2.Navicular drop test 3.Y Balance testTimepoint: •The outcomes foot posture index, navicular drop test and Y balance test will be noted within & between both the groups before the intervention, after 4 weeks of intervention, 3rd month follow up and 6th month follow up.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pressure PlatformTimepoint: This outcome will be noted within & between both the groups before the intervention, after 4 weeks of intervention, 3rd month follow up and 6th month follow up.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRane Rhea Rajendrakumar

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NITTE Deemed to be University)

principal.nipt@nitte.edu.in9019431417

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026