CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Clinical and Functional Results After Operative Correction of Lesser Toe Deformities

Taiwan18 participantsStarted 2019-11-25

Plain-language summary

The plantar plate is an important static stabilizer of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints, and disruptions of the plantar plate can lead to significant instability and lesser toe deformities.Our study proposes an inexpensive and versatile method for plantar plate repair

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint instability * Clinical diagnosis of metatarsalgia * Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint instability clinical grades of II to III, which were determined using the drawer test. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous operatve treatment of the affected lesser metatarsophalangeal joint. * Rheumatioid arthritis. * Neurologic disorders (e.g., parkinsonism, Charcot's neuroarthropathy…etc.). * Postoperative follow-ups of less than 12 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Lesser Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal Scale from the Americans Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) forefoot score (0-100 points)

Timeframe: post-operative >12 months

Visual Analogue Scale score (VAS) for pain (0-10 points)

Timeframe: pre-opreative and post-operative >12 months

Visual Analogue Scale score for satisfaction (0-10 points)

Timeframe: post-operative >12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04949685

SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-11-24

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Lesser Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal Scale from the Americans Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) forefoot score (0-100 points)

Timeframe: post-operative >12 months

Visual Analogue Scale score (VAS) for pain (0-10 points)

Timeframe: pre-opreative and post-operative >12 months

Visual Analogue Scale score for satisfaction (0-10 points)

Timeframe: post-operative >12 months