Investigation of the Relationship Between Plantar Foot Pressure and Balance in Morbidly Obese Individuals

Completed

• Conditions: Foot Deformities; Obesity, Morbid
• Interventions: Other: Assessment

• Registration Number: NCT05519436
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Brief Summary

The fact that changes in plantar pressure during walking and in a fixed position in morbidly obese individuals and the relationship between postural oscillations and balance have not been fully elucidated creates a need in this area.

In this study, primary aim is to investigate the change in plantar foot pressure, balance parameters and the relationship between them in morbidly obese individuals compared to healthy individuals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2020-10-01
• Study First Submitted: 2022-08-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-08-25
• Study First Posted: 2022-08-29
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31
• Status Verified: 2024-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-03-05
• Last Update Posted: 2024-03-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals between the ages of 18-60
• BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2, morbidly obese individual
• No surgical operation in the last 6 months
• Non-obese healthy adult individuals will be included in the study as the control group.

Exclusion Criteria

• Having a musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that will interfere with physical activity
• Presence of balance problems that will prevent physical activity
• Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions
• Presence of acute pain
• Presence of uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
• Having any communication problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Healthy individuals	Assessment	-
Morbid obesity individuals	Assessment	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Static and dynamic plantar pressure analyzes	2019-2020	To evaluate the plantar pressure, a computerized pedobarographic measuring device with a pressure sensor platform, which can measure the load on the sole of the foot statically and dynamically, and detect the displacement of the pressure center while standing, was used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Biodex Balance System	2019-2020	Biodex Balance System is a system that provides the opportunity to evaluate the balance statically and dynamically. It allows to measure the displacements in the center of gravity of the patient standing on a standing balance platform and the reactions when the support surface changes. "Bilateral comparison tests", one of the dynamic balance tests of the Biodex balance System, were used to evaluate the postural sway of the cases.
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Measurement	2019-2020	The muscle, fat, and water ratio of the cases were evaluated with the Inbody Bioelectrical Impedance Device.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Turkey