Anthropometric and Biomechanical Analysis of the Infant Foot — ABIP  

Child, Only Clinical Trial

Official title: Anthropometric and Biomechanical Analysis of the Children's Foot for the Design of Healthy Footwear: ABIP Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

In the era of science and technology, footwear has become not only an essential item of clothing, but also another tool for the optimal development of children, the improvement of work and sports performance or the prevention and treatment of pathologies.

The anthropometric characteristics of the child's foot differ considerably from those of the adult foot, in fact, it is not until the age of 18-19 years that the structure of the foot is finally consolidated. Therefore, it is essential that footwear manufacturers know these characteristics to achieve an adequate design.

Current scientific evidence highlights the importance of considering the unique morphology of the infant foot, as well as the high functional demands to which footwear is subjected at these ages. There is a lack of studies that analyze in detail the shape of the child's foot.

Clinical Trial Description

Given that the data we have so far comes from studies that are not very current and on small samples, there is a need to update these variables to transfer these results to the productive fabric.

Therefore, the objective of this research is to carry out an anthropometric and biomechanical analysis of the infant foot in order to use these data in the creation of a standard last that respects its morphology.

Subsequently, said last will be subjected to different fit tests to verify its correct adaptation to the foot in this population group. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Child, Only

• NCT number: NCT05386992
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 30, 2022
• Completion date: June 4, 2023