Comparison of 3D Printed Foot Orthoses With Prefabricated Foot Orthoses

Flexible Flatfoot Clinical Trial

Official title: Do 3D Printed Foot Orthoses Reduce Self-reported Pain?-a Randomised Controlled Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of 3D printed insoles versus prefabricated insoles in otherwise healthy subjects with flatfoot condition. The main question it aims to answer is: - If 3D printed insoles are better in terms of fit, weight, durability, comfort, and effectiveness compared to prefabricated insoles. - If 3D printed insoles are better in terms of reducing pain compared to prefabricated insoles. Participants will be divided in two groups. One group will receive 3D printed insoles and other group will wear prefabricated insoles for four weeks. After four weeks, researchers will record their feedback about their insoles which will help them to compare the two insoles.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this research is to compare the effects of 3D printed insoles versus prefabricated insoles in flatfoot subjects. This study will recruit healthy adult subjects with flexible flat feet but otherwise good physical and mental health. They will be divided into groups of an equal number of people. Prefabricated insoles will be given to one group, while 3D printed insoles will be given to the other. Subjective feedback will be collected at week zero, when the subjects will be given the insoles to wear, and again at the end of fourth week. Statistical analysis will be used to determine whether or not there is a significant difference in the responses of the two groups. The results will help us in identifying which insoles are better than the other in terms of parameters described above. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Flatfoot
• Flexible Flatfoot

• NCT number: NCT05896917
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Taibah University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 23, 2023
• Completion date: August 8, 2023