Acute Effects of Prolonged Walking on Hallux Valgus

Bezmialem Vakif University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Hallux Valgus

Treatments: Other: Prolonged walking

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07177768

KA25-2

Details and patient eligibility

About

Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe and medial displacement of the first metatarsal head. While pain is a common symptom among individuals with HV, alterations in plantar pressure distribution and impaired balance are also frequently observed. These symptoms and biomechanical changes can negatively impact posture and gait mechanics. The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of prolonged walking on pain, balance, posture, and gait in individuals with hallux valgus deformity.

Full description

Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity commonly seen in adults. Patients typically report pain, most prominently in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, which is often exacerbated by weight-bearing activities such as walking. Due to the deformity, alterations in plantar pressure distribution occur, which in turn affect plantar sensory input and postural control. This may lead to decreased postural stability, impaired balance, and compromised control during walking. HV is also thought to accelerate biomechanical changes that negatively impact gait patterns. The aim of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of prolonged walking on pain, balance, posture, and gait in individuals with hallux valgus deformity. A total of 32 participants, including individuals with HV and healthy controls, will be included in the study. All participants will walk on a treadmill for 60 minutes. Assessments will be conducted at three time points: before walking, immediately after walking, and 20 minutes post-walking.

Enrollment: 32 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 55 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Hallux Valgus Group Criteria:

• Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
• Being diagnosed with hallux valgus

Control Group Criteria:

• Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years
• Classified as grade A according to the Manchester Scale
• Being a volunteer

Exclusion criteria

• History of previous foot or ankle surgery
• Having a systemic diseases
• Having a neurological disorders
• Having a vestibular pathologies that may affect balance

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Non-Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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32 participants in 2 patient groups

Hallux Valgus Group

Experimental group

Description:

Individuals with hallux valgus deformity

Treatment:

Other: Prolonged walking

Control Group

Other group

Description:

Healthy controls

Treatment:

Other: Prolonged walking