Peroneal neuropathy
MONDO:0002910Disease involving the common peroneal nerve or its branches, the deep and superficial peroneal nerves. Lesions of the deep peroneal nerve are associated with paralysis of dorsiflexion of the ankle and toes and loss of sensation from the web space between the first and second toe. Lesions of the superficial peroneal nerve result in weakness or paralysis of the peroneal muscles (which evert the foot) and loss of sensation over the dorsal and lateral surface of the leg. Traumatic injury to the common peroneal nerve near the head of the fibula is a relatively common cause of this condition. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p31)
Also known as: peroneal neuropathy
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for foot drop sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 48 adults with peroneal neuropathy, a condition that causes foot drop and muscle weakness. Researchers compared two treatments: strength training plus taping alone, versus the same plus a special stretching technique called PNF. The goal was to see if adding …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New splint may help kids with foot drop walk better without weakening muscles
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how 8 children aged 4 to 17 with moderate foot drop walk when using different supports: barefoot, a Lycra sock, a rigid ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and a new OrthoPed splint. The goal was to see if the OrthoPed splint allows more natural ankle movement while s…
Sponsor: Dr Tim Exell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Wearable sensors reveal how prosthetics perform in the real world
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how different lower-limb prostheses and orthoses affect movement during daily life. Twenty participants with lower-limb amputation or drop foot wore each device for a period while sensors tracked their walking. The goal was to compare devices and improve how we …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New device may predict recovery after nerve surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a device that measures muscle vibrations (mechanomyography) during surgery can predict recovery in 23 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome or peroneal nerve entrapment. Researchers tracked patient-reported outcomes and disability scores after nerve deco…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC