Research on Physical Fitness and Flatfoot in Children

Chang Gung Medical Foundation

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Flatfoot

Treatments: Other: No intervention (observational study)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07238270

202400647B0

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to explore the relationship between children's physical fitness and flatfoot. Specifically, it is designed to determine whether fitness levels are linked to the incidence and severity of flatfoot and to explore other possible factors, including genetics, exercise behavior, and body weight.

Full description

This study aims to examine the relationship between children's physical fitness and flatfoot. We will recruit a sample of children across different ages, genders, and fitness levels. Physical fitness will be assessed using standardized tests, including body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. Foot structure and function will be evaluated through arch index and plantar pressure analysis to determine the presence and severity of flatfoot. Background information, such as age, gender, height, weight, exercise habits, and family history, will also be collected.

Enrollment: 600 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 1 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

-Children aged 1-18 years

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with developmental delays
• Diagnosed with neurological disorders
• Presence of other congenital or acquired conditions causing impairments
• Holders of a disability certificate
• History of asthma
• History of heart disease

Trial design

600 participants in 4 patient groups

preschool students

Description:

Children aged about 1-6 years from northern Taiwan.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention (observational study)

primary school students

Description:

Children aged about 7-12 years from northern Taiwan.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention (observational study)

middle school students

Description:

Children aged about 13-15 years from northern Taiwan.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention (observational study)

high school students

Description:

Adolescents aged about 16-18 years from northern Taiwan.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention (observational study)