Effects of Retrocapital Pad and Toe Bar in Sensorimotor Foot Orthoses (SMFO) on Posture in Healthy Male Youth and Adult Soccer Players.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00040161

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-04-29

Start date

2026-05-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

SMFO are used to treat a wide range of conditions (see conventional/orthopedic foot orthoses). This study examines their effects in healthy subjects.

Interventions

Group 1: Observation group (cross-over design): Performs the posture analysis with shoes (without SMFO). Three parameters are measured as part of the posture analysis: pelvic tilt, body lean and trunk

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

12 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Soccer players

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Injury

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- 100 participants who completed both conditions (shoe vs. shoe+SMFO). - For each condition three valid angles (pelvic tilt, body lean and trunk lean)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactStepahn Becker

RPTU Kaiserslautern - Landau

stephan.becker@rptu.de0631 2055738

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026