Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 45
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Foot Function Assessment
Overview
Brief Summary
Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Sedentary Individual
- •Individuals between the ages of 18-25
- •Being a university student
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with orthopedic or neurological problems.
- •Surgery history
- •Cognitive impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Foot Function Assessment
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Foot pain, disability, and activity limitation will be assessed using the Foot Function Index (FFI), a validated 23-item questionnaire. The total FFI score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating worse foot function (greater pain, disability, and activity limitation).
Foot Pressure Assessment - Maximum Plantar Pressure
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Plantar pressure during standing and walking will be assessed using a pedobarographic measurement system. Maximum plantar pressure will be recorded, with higher values indicating greater localized loading on the foot.
Foot Pressure Assessment - Center of Pressure (COP)
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The pedobarographic system will measure center of pressure displacement during standing and walking. COP path characteristics provide objective indicators of stability and gait mechanics; greater displacement typically indicates reduced postural control.
Physical Activity Level Assessment
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form. Weekly metabolic equivalent of task (MET-minutes/week) will be calculated to classify physical activity as low, moderate, or high. Higher MET-minutes/week indicate higher physical activity levels.
Foot Pressure Assessment - Contact Area
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The pedobarographic system will measure the total plantar contact area during standing and walking. Larger contact area values indicate greater surface area participation in load distribution.
Balance Performance Assessment
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Static and dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the Biodex Balance System. The system provides balance scores ranging from 0 to 12, where lower scores indicate better balance performance.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
hazal genc
Principal Investigator
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital