Effects of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses With and Without Metatarsal Pads on Central Metatarsalgia (NCT06350435) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses With and Without Metatarsal Pads on Central Metatarsalgia
Hong Kong32 participantsStarted 2024-01-26
Plain-language summary
Compare the effects of prefabricated foot orthoses with and without metatarsal pads on pain intensity in the 2nd to 4th metatarsophalangeal joints, foot and ankle functional abilities as well as the occurrence of plantar callosities among patients with central metatarsalgia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Complain of foot pain on the 2nd to 4th MTPJs during walking in shoes, rating the pain intensity as ≥ 50mm on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);
* Able to be ambulant
Exclusion Criteria:
* Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
* Neurological dysfunctions or neuromuscular disorders
* Active infection, i.e., cellulitis, osteomyelitis, shingles
* Cognitive impairment
* History of lower limb surgery and currently undergoing rehabilitation
* Active ulceration on foot and ankle
* Current utilization of prescribed insoles
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?
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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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Pain intensity at the 2nd to 4th metatarsophalangeal joints during walking in shoes on Visual Analogue Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, a follow-up at 4-8 weeks from baseline