Which surgery fixes clubfoot best? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07466043
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two surgical procedures for children aged 5 to 10 with relapsed clubfoot and a specific foot deformity called metatarsal adductus. One surgery involves cutting and realigning the midfoot bones, followed by 6 weeks in a cast. The other uses a small plate to guide growth, with only 2 weeks of splinting. The study will measure which technique leads to better foot shape correction using X-ray scores.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Midfoot osteotomy or 8-Plate epiphysiodesis (surgical procedures)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgery is better at correcting foot shape in children with relapsed clubfoot, helping guide future treatment choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children. The results may not apply to all cases, and both surgeries carry risks like infection or incomplete correction.
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