Self-rehabilitation after foot surgery with a connected app

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 interventional study investigates a smartphone- or tablet-based rehabilitation program designed to be used after hallux valgus surgery. The goal is to support continuous passive mobility and strength recovery beyond periodic physiotherapy sessions. Participants who meet eligibility will use the app to guide exercises, complete questionnaires, and participate in standard physiotherapy. The study aims to determine whether home-based digital rehab can improve functional outcomes and facilitate return to normal footwear. It does not specify a formal randomized comparison.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years and \< 85 years,
* Patient, male or female, undergoing surgery for unilateral and isolated Hallux valgus with procedure of the 1st ray,
* First-line surgery,
* Persistent mobility of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux,
* Patient in possession of a smartphone or tablet,
* Patient affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security scheme,
* Patient who has signed the free and informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient not having a smartphone or tablet,
* Rheumatoid foot,
* Hallux rigidus/MTP1 osteoarthritis,
* Gestures on the lateral rays
* Surgical or traumatic history influencing MTP1 mobility.
* Minors
* Adults under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial decision or administrative;
* Pregnant, breastfeeding or parturient woman; - Hospitalized without consent

Where it's running

• Clinique de l'Union
  Saint-Jean, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jean-François Oudet
• Email: jf.oudet@ecten.eu
• Phone: 0033683346567

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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.