"Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex" (NCT06302530) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
"Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex"
Spain118 participantsStarted 2024-03-15
Plain-language summary
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Four techniques were compared: Strayer, Plantaris, Baumann and Gastro-soleo, evaluating their impact on the improvement of ankle motion.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical and radiological diagnosis of clubfoot.
* Limitation of passive dorsiflexion of the ankle (\<10°).
* Associated pain and functional limitation
* Absence of previous ankle/foot surgeries
Exclusion criteria:
* Neurologic or congenital disease.
* Advanced ankle joint osteoarthritis
* Peripheral vascular insufficiency
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
* Severe hepatic or renal disease
* Coagulopathies or anticoagulant therapy
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
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Ankle range of motion
Timeframe: Pre-surgery, 2 months, 6months and 1 year.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06302530
SponsorFundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir