Can Twice-Weekly casts fix club foot faster?

NCT ID NCT07554092

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Club foot is a common birth defect where a baby's foot is twisted out of shape. The standard treatment uses weekly plaster casts to gradually correct the foot. This study tests whether changing the cast twice a week instead of once works just as well or better. About 144 babies under 6 months old will be randomly assigned to either the standard or accelerated casting group, and doctors will compare foot X-rays after treatment to see which method gives better correction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Ponseti casting (serial plaster casts applied to the foot)

What this could lead to

If accelerated casting works as well or better, it could shorten treatment time and reduce the burden on families, especially in hot climates or low-resource settings.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 144 babies, so results may not apply to all cases. Accelerated casting could increase skin problems or other complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

clubfoot

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Khyber Teaching Hospital

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    Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan

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