U.S., July 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07678840) titled 'Effect of Foot Orthoses on Kneecap Position in Adults With Flexible Flatfoot' on June 25.
Brief Summary: This study will look at whether correcting a flat foot position with foot orthoses, also called shoe inserts, can change the position of the kneecap during standing.
Some people with flexible flatfoot have a foot position that may affect how the lower leg and knee are aligned. This may influence the way the kneecap sits or tilts in relation to the thigh bone. Foot orthoses are often used for knee and foot problems, but it is not clear whether they directly change kneecap position when a person is standing and bearing weight.
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