New scoring tool aims to predict clubfoot recurrence in kids

NCT ID NCT06050746

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Stockholm Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 60 children aged 4–10 with clubfoot to see if a new scoring system (PBS-score) can predict whether their foot condition will come back and need extra treatment like casting, braces, or surgery. Researchers will track the children for five years and also ask families about their satisfaction and quality of life. The goal is to find a better way to personalize treatment and avoid unnecessary procedures.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a reliable way to predict which children with clubfoot will need more treatment, helping doctors personalize care and avoid overtreatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The scoring system might not be accurate enough to change current practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

clubfoot

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CLUBFOOT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Astrid Lindgren Children´s Hospital

Stockholm, Region Stockholm, 17176, Sweden

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