Assessing outcomes of a foot surgery for flatfoot deformity

Radiological Outcomes of Modified Extra-articular Lateral Column Lengthening Procedure for Correction of Adult Acquired Flexible Flatfoot Deformity

Observational Assiut University · NCT06562062

This study is testing a new foot surgery to see if it can help adults with flatfoot who haven't found relief from other treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1 (estimated)
Ages16 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorAssiut University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut, Assiuu)
Trial IDNCT06562062 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the radiological and functional outcomes of a modified extra-articular lateral column lengthening procedure aimed at correcting adult acquired flexible flatfoot deformity in patients who have not responded to conservative treatments. The study will measure various angles on weight-bearing lateral foot radiographs, including calcaneal pitch, Meary's angle, lateral talocalcaneal angle, and talonavicular coverage angle to assess the effectiveness of the surgical intervention. Participants will be adults aged 16 to 65 with symptomatic flexible flatfoot. The study is conducted at Assiut University in Egypt.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 16 to 65 with symptomatic flexible flatfoot after failure of conservative treatment.

Not a fit: Patients under 16 or over 65 years old, those with previous foot surgery, autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled blood sugar, osteoporosis, or infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this procedure could significantly improve foot function and quality of life for patients suffering from flatfoot deformity.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be existing studies on similar surgical interventions, the specific approach and outcomes being assessed in this study may provide novel insights.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- 1) Age : adult ( age above 16 years old and below 65 years old

2\) symptomatic flexible flat foot after failure of Conservative treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1- Age: (\<16,\>65) years old 2 -Previous foot surgery 3- autoimmune disease
* 4 Uncontrolled blood sugar 5- Osteoprotic patient 6- Infection

Where this trial is running

Asyut, Assiuu

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Adult Acquired Flexible Flatfoot Deformity After Failure of Conservative Treatment
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