Using the Hierarchical Cluster Method for Foot Deformities

Foot Deformities Clinical Trial

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Official title:

Anthropometric and Biomechanical Variables Causing Foot Deformities in Young Individuals, Using the Hierarchical Cluster Method

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03954301
• Other study ID #: BiruniUni
• Status: Completed
• Start date: May 20, 2019
• Est. completion date: June 5, 2019

Study information

• Verified date: January 2020
• Source: Biruni University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to analyze all of the variables with a Hierarchical Cluster Analysis of Multivariate Statistical Methods to obtain more sensitive results, and also to add a new dimension to the hypothesis included in the study.

Description:

Aim and Introduction: Due to individual anthropometric differences, there are many different types of foot posture Foot posture variations affect lower extremity structure, alignment and biomechanical characteristics. Particularly in younger people, performing critical biomechanical measurements in the lower extremity and foot is extremely important to the detection of, and early intervention in, orthopedic problems that these individuals will encounter in their later life. In the literature, attempts at analysis of the evaluations realized so far have been made by univariate analysis. Considering the relationship between variation and variables, these methods result in loss of information. The aim of this study is to analyze all of the variables with a Hierarchical Cluster Analysis of Multivariate Statistical Methods to obtain more sensitive results, and also to add a new dimension to the hypothesis included in the study.

Methods: The study is carried out on 2nd and 3rd year university students in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department taking a kinesiology course. The analyses are performed at the Biruni University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation laboratory. Patients with musculoskeletal system pathomechanics which could prevent standing and walking are not included in the study. After demographic characteristics are recorded, Q, valgity angle, subtalar joint, medial longitudinal arch and hallux valgus angles are measured with a goniometer. The height from the ground of the navicula are calculated by caliper, using the Navicular drop test. Metatarsal width are also calculated with this device. Medial longitudinal arch angle, metatarsal width and nacivular drop tests are performed under weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 108
• Est. completion date: June 5, 2019
• Est. primary completion date: May 30, 2019
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 24 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy university students.

• Must be able to walk independently.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students with chronic sprains.

• Students who had undergone lower extremity surgery within the last year.

• Students who use assistive walking devices.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Congenital Abnormalities
• Foot Deformities

Intervention

Diagnostic Test:
• Anthropometric measures
Q, valgity angle, subtalar joint, medial longitudinal arch and hallux valgus angles were measured with a goniometer. The height from the ground of the navicula was calculated by caliper, using the Navicular drop test. Metatarsal width was also calculated with this device. Medial longitudinal arch angle, metatarsal width and nacivular drop tests were performed under weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Basar Öztürk	Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Biruni University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Navicular drop test	The height of navicula will be measured in weight-bearing and non-weight bearing conditions in millimeters.	2 weeks.
Primary	Metatarsal width	The width of metatarsal zone will be measured in weight-bearing and non-weight bearing conditions in millimeters.	2 weeks.
Primary	Subtalar angle	The angle between calcaneus and Achilleus tendon will be measured with goniometer in standing position and the degree will be calculated.	2 weeks.
Primary	Hallux valgus angle	The angle between 1st metatars and hallux will be measured with goniometer and the degree will be calculated.	2 weeks.
Secondary	Q angle	The angle of quadriceps femoris muscle will be measured with goniometer in supine position and the degree will be assessed.	2 weeks.
Secondary	Medial longitudinal arch angle	The angle between 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, navicula and medial malleol will be measured and the degree will be calculated.	2 weeks.