Normative Value for Navicular Drop Test in Older Adults

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Status

Not yet enrolling

Conditions

Healthy

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05595902

IstanbulMU81

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to determine the normative values of navicular height and navicular drop in individuals over 65 years of age. The secondary aim is to investigate the effects of age, gender, and body mass index on these normative values.

Enrollment

445 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

65+ years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Being 65 years or older
Having a body mass index between 18.5 and 29.0 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Having chronic diseases that affect the foot structure and connective tissue (such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.).
Have had foot or ankle surgery in the last 6 months
Having orthopedic or neurological deformities (related to stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc.) that will affect the foot structure and mobility.
Dependence on standing and ambulation (except independence gained through the use of assistive devices)