An observational study in Pes Planus and Bruxism, sponsored by Istanbul Kent University. Completed at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-09.
Sponsored by Istanbul Kent University · Observational
This prospective observational cohort study will examine whether flexible pes planus is associated with the development of bruxism. Adults aged 18-45 years who are free of bruxism at baseline will be classified into a flexible pes planus cohort or a control cohort without pes planus. Participants will be followed for bruxism-related outcomes. No treatment or intervention will be assigned.
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This study's enrollment of 132 is above the median of 47 across 48 observational studies indexed under Flatfoot.
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The study population consisted of 132 adults aged 18-45 years: 66 participants with flexible pes planus and 66 controls without pes planus. Participants were followed for bruxism-related outcomes.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Bruxism-free adults aged 18-45 years with flexible pes planus at baseline. Participants will be followed for bruxism-related outcomes.
Other: Foot posture (flexible pes planus status)
Bruxism-free adults aged 18-45 years without pes planus at baseline. Participants will be followed for bruxism-related outcomes.
Other: Foot posture (flexible pes planus status)
Pes planus and foot posture will be assessed by clinical examination, including foot arch, gait, and ankle range of motion; plantography; Jack's Test; and heel alignment assessment. No intervention is assigned.
Incidence of New-Onset Bruxism
Among participants without bruxism at baseline, the number and proportion who meet the study criteria for bruxism during follow-up, assessed using the Standardised Tool questionnaire and clinical examination.
Time frame: At baseline and during follow-up through September 1, 2026
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because no data-sharing plan has been established for this study. Study findings will be reported in aggregate.
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Ran from May 2025 to primary completion in Sep 2026, 15 months.
Of 16 observational studies under Flatfoot, half reached primary completion within 6 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 2 and three quarters within 25. This study's 15 months is above that.
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