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Effects of Textured Insoles on Balance, Physical Performance, and Plantar Pressure in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07097649 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-07-31

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of textured insoles on balance, physical performance, and plantar pressure distribution in older adults with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group will receive textured insoles, while the control group will receive flat insoles without texture. Both groups will use their respective insoles for 4 weeks in their daily life. The study includes pre- and post-intervention assessments using balance platforms, functional performance tests (such as the Timed Up and Go, 30-second Chair Stand Test, and Step Test), and plantar pressure analysis. This randomized controlled study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of textured insoles as a non-invasive and easily applicable rehabilitation method in improving balance and pressure distribution in elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Textured lateral wedge insole

Participants in the experimental group will wear custom-designed textured lateral wedge insoles made from EVA material. These insoles incorporate lateral wedging to offload the medial knee compartment and a textured surface to enhance plantar sensory input. Participants will use the insoles during daily activities for a period of 8 weeks, with no additional intervention or exercise protocol.

DEVICE

Use of lateral wedge flat insole

Participants in this arm will use a customized lateral wedge flat insole with the same lateral inclination as the experimental insole but without any textured surface. This design allows for controlling the mechanical effect of the wedge while eliminating additional sensory stimulation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Esra Nur Turkmen

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-01
Completion
2025-10-01

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