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The effect of textured insoles with hallux valgus strap on the balance of elderly

The immediate effect of textured insole with hallux valgus strap on the balance of elderly people with hallux valgus with a falling history

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250315065086N1
Enrollment
18
Registered
2025-05-06
Start date
2025-04-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: Hallux valgus. Condition 2: Old age. Condition 3: Falling. Hallux valgus (acquired) Age-related physical debility Unspecified fall

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group 1: An insole consisting of a layer of textured thermoplastic polyurethane material produced by Creality Ender-3 V3 KE 3D printer (Shenzhen Creali
with a thickness of 0.5 mm with a surface covered with cylindrical protrusions with a height of 0.5 mm and a center-to-center distance of 3 mm is used according to the patients foot measurements. One
with a thickness of 0.5 mm with a surface covered with cylindrical protrusions with a height of 0.5 mm and a diameter of 1 mm, with a center-to-center distance of 3 mm, is used along with a hallux val

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 74 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People 65 years and older. Hallux valgus angle greater than 15 degrees in the big toe of both feet measured by the mentioned measurement method. Have had at least one fall in the past 12 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of another disorder or disease that leads to balance problems, such as amputation of a limb or limbs, diabetic neuropathy, stroke, cerebellar problems. Presence of active ulcers on the legs that can be seen by visual examination. At least 5 out of 10 points on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire. Having a deviation or length difference in the lower limbs or spine (knees crossed or braced, equinox, scoliosis or kyphosis of the spine). Dizziness or other vestibular disorders reported by the elderly. Untreated vision problems reported by the elderly. History of lower limb surgery in the past 6 months. Need to use a cane within 12 meters while walking.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The effect of interventions on static balance. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Kistler type 5233A2 (Kistler Instrumente AG, Winterthur, Switzerland).;The effect of interventions on dynamic balance. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: TUG and Berg test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactJavad Boojari

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

boojari.javad@gmail.com+98 913 061 0639

Outcome results

None listed

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