Functional Effects of Postoperative Physiotherapy After Cosmetic Femoral Lengthening (LON-PT) (NCT07432412) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional Effects of Postoperative Physiotherapy After Cosmetic Femoral Lengthening (LON-PT)
Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
This study aims to understand how an early postoperative conventional physiotherapy program affects daily movement and physical function in adults who undergo cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) technique.
Participants aged between 18 and 45 years who have this surgery will take part in a structured physiotherapy program. The study will examine changes in physical function, pain, walking ability, and independence before surgery, during recovery, and after removal of the external fixator.
The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation planning after cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged between 18 and 45 years.
* Individuals who have undergone cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) technique.
* Participants who are able to attend and comply with the planned postoperative conventional physiotherapy program.
* Individuals who have provided written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* -Presence of neuromuscular diseases (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy).
* History of lower extremity surgery other than the femoral lengthening procedure.
* Advanced contractures, deformities, or osteoarthritis of the hip or knee joint.
* Severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment preventing cooperation with the study procedures.
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
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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Functional Capacity Assessed by the 30-Second Chair Stand Test
Timeframe: Preoperative baseline, postoperative 8th week, and 1 week after removal of the external fixator