The effectiveness of similar barefoot walking on physical balance function and walking ability.

The effectiveness of similar barefoot walking on physical balance function and walking ability. - The effectiveness of similar barefoot walking on physical balance function and walking ability.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000037801

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-26

Start date

2017-10-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Healthy adults

Interventions

Control phase: Normal daily life for 4 weeks Intervention phase: 6 weeks of daily life with 5 finger shoes

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants who 1) are aged over 20 years old . 2) do not exercise regularly. 3) do not have problem with the physical activity associated with the measurement. 4) provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants who 1) are prohibited from exercising by doctors. 2) have obstacle about gait function.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
physical balance function walking ability	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTaketaka Hara

Shimane University Faculty of Education

thara@edu.shimane-u.ac.jp0852-32-6340

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026