Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 30 Months to 12

Evaluating torsional deformity in children after knee correction surgery

Official title: Residual Torsional Deformity in Pediatric Genu Varum After Coronal Plane Deformity Correction by 8 Plate Hemi Epiphysiodesis.

Run by Assiut University · NCT05334862 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well a new knee surgery helps young children with bow legs by looking at any twisting problems left after the surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages30 Months to 12 Years
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorAssiut University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut, Asyut Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2025
Main results expectedMay 2025
Study endsMay 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 30, 2024
Trial IDNCT05334862 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are skeletally immature children aged between 2.5 and 12 years diagnosed with genu varum.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are skeletally mature, have epiphyseal dysplasia, metabolic or neurologic disorders, or have experienced previous trauma may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the residual torsional deformity in children with genu varum following the correction of coronal plane deformities using an 8 plate hemi epiphysiodesis technique. The research focuses on understanding how effective this less invasive surgical method is in addressing both angular and torsional deformities around the knee. By measuring the torsional deformity after the surgical intervention, the study aims to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the outcomes of this procedure. The study includes skeletally immature patients aged between 2.5 and 12 years who present with genu varum, either unilaterally or bilaterally.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical outcomes and treatment strategies for children with genu varum and associated torsional deformities.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on guided growth techniques, this specific evaluation of residual torsional deformity post-correction is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
\- Inclusion criteria: skeletally immature patients over 2.5 years of age and less than 12 years of age who presented with genu varum. (unilateral or bilateral)

\- Exclusion criteria:

1. skeletal maturity.
2. epiphyseal dysplasia.
3. metabolic and neurologic disorders.
4. previous trauma.
5. patients younger than 2.5 years and older than 12 years old

Where it's running

  • Assiut University Hospital
    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.