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NCT Number: NCT07827846

Investigation of the Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus

This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of toe spread-out exercises, performed under supervision for 3 months, on the angular severity of deformity and the electromechanical activity, stiffness, and thickness of the abductor hallucis muscle, as well as its contribution to functional status, in individuals with juvenile hallux valgus.

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Key information

Conditions

Juvenile Hallux Valgus Shear Wave Elastography Ultrasound

Age range

9 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of JHV,
  • Mild or moderate deformity confirmed radiographically,
  • Flexible hallux valgus deformity,
  • Willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Neurological disorders,
  • Systemic diseases,
  • Spinal disorders (e.g., lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, or scoliosis),
  • Intermittent claudication,
  • Idiopathic numbness or tingling of the lower extremities,
  • Previous lower-extremity surgery,
  • Fractures, ligament injuries, or muscle injuries involving the lower extremities within the previous six months,
  • Treatment for any foot-related condition during the previous six months.

Withdrawal Criteria:

  • Unable to correctly perform the exercise protocol,
  • Failed to attend scheduled assessments,
  • Unable to continue the prescribed intervention,
  • SWE measurements could not be obtained.

Treatment and study plan

Toe Spread Out Exercises

Other

Standart protocol toe spread out exercise

Primary outcomes

  1. Cross sectional area

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

    CSA of m. abductor hallucis with ultrasound (cm²)

  2. Shear Wave Elastography

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

    Measurement SWE with ultrasound (m. abductor hallucis) (cm)

  3. Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

    The scale has a score range of 0-60, with higher score indicating increased HV symptoms, complaints, and functional disorder.

  4. Hallux Valgus Angle (x-ray)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effects of Toe Spreading Exercises on Hallux Valgus Angle, Muscular Morphology, and Functional Status in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 18, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 18, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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