CompletedNot Applicable

Myofascial Release And Static Stretching Along With Nighttime Bracing

Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2025-11-03

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if Myofascial Release and Static Stretching combined with Nighttime Bracing can prevent long-term relapse of Ponseti-treated idiopathic clubfoot in children with idiopathic clubfoot. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the addition of Myofascial Release and Static Stretching to Nighttime Bracing reduce the rate of long-term relapse in Ponseti-treated clubfoot? Does this combined intervention improve long-term mobility and quality of life in children with idiopathic clubfoot? Researcher will compare the group receiving Myofascial Release with night time bracing o the group receiving Static Stretching along with Nighttime to see the effect of both intervention reduces relapse rates and improves functional outcomes. Participants will: Receive Myofascial Release and Static Stretching therapy sessions Use Nighttime Bracing as prescribed Undergo follow-up assessments to evaluate relapse occurrence, mobility, and quality of life

Who can participate

Age range

14 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with idiopathic clubfoot who have undergone initial correction using Ponseti method. * The patient is currently in the maintenance (post casting) phase of treatment. * Age between 0-14 months * Both unilateral and bilateral * Children who continue use of bracing for first 3 months * Both girls and boys Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary clubfoot patients * Cases with a history of non-compliance with Ponseti treatment protocol. * Children who have the first 3 months on bracing stage

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

Goniometer

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Pirani Scoring

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07249684

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

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