Evaluating quality of life in children with clubfoot

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children aged 2 to 15 years diagnosed with congenital clubfoot, primarily treated using the Ponseti method. Participants will be evaluated using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0) and the PBS Clubfoot Score (PBS) over a follow-up period of 2 and 5 years. The study aims to understand the long-term effects of clubfoot and its treatment on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of these children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 2 to 15 years diagnosed with congenital clubfoot.
* Undergoing treatment or follow-up at Drammen Hospital.
* Both unilateral and bilateral cases included.
* Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Concurrent severe medical or psychological conditions affecting outcomes.
* Lack of written informed consent.
* Incomplete or missing data for PedsQL or PBS assessments.

Where it's running

• Vestreviken
  Drammen, Buskerud, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Per Reidar Høiness, MD PhD
• Email: prhoines@gmail.com
• Phone: +47 97527911

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.