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Effects Of Thin Plantar Inserts On The Horizontal Heterophoria: A Cross-over Study.

Effects Of Thin Plantar Inserts On The Horizontal Heterophoria: A Cross-over Study.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00023392
Enrollment
45
Registered
2020-11-02
Start date
2020-11-16
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

Different responses between the dominating eye and non-dominating eye with thin mechanical stimulation on the plantar arch. H50.5

Interventions

Group 1: To verify if an application of a Internal Heel Wedge (IHW) and External Heel Wedge (EHW) can modify horizontal heterophoria. Maddox test will be used to assess the horizontal heterophoria. T

Sponsors

University of Turin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Right dominating eye, presence of horizontal heterophoria.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of dysmorphic features of the spine and feet, cervical pain, dizziness, headache in the past two weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional changes on the horizontal heterophoria assessed by means Maddox test with the insertion of the IHW or EHW compared to "Baseline" condition

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of functional change as assessed by Maddox test

Countries

Italy

Contacts

Public ContactMarco Alessandria

University of Turin

info@studioscienzemotorie.it+390117727854

Outcome results

None listed

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