Utility of High-resolution Ultrasound to Evaluate Dorsal Osteophyte (NCT06266208) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Utility of High-resolution Ultrasound to Evaluate Dorsal Osteophyte
Spain50 participantsStarted 2024-03-20
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the usefulness of ultrasonography in detecting dorsal osteophytes associated with claw nails compared to radiographs. The hypothesis will be that the larger the size of the osteophyte, the greater the nail curvature.
Nail curvature and osteophyte height will be measured in patients with clamp nails. Nail-phalange distance will also be measured with radiography and ultrasonography.
The investigators to find a positive correlation between nail curvature and osteophyte height. Furthermore, a strong agreement is expected between both imaging techniques to measure nail-phalange distance.
Ultrasonography could constitute a safe and effective alternative to radiology for detecting dorsal osteophytes in claw nails, especially in mild cases, follow-ups or young patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical and radiological diagnosis of claw nail in at least one toe.
* Pain associated with claw nail for at least 1 month.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Previous trauma or surgery on the affected toe
* Systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, renal insufficiency, rheumatoid arthritis
* Current or previous treatment for ingrown toenail within the last year
* Severe digital deformities (e.g. Hallux Valgus, hammer toe, claw toe)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Nail-phalange distance
Timeframe: Pre-surgery, 2 months, 6 months.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06266208
SponsorFundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir