CMT study: do ankle braces or surgery help you walk better?
NCT ID NCT07188415
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and surgical correction help people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and cavovarus foot deformity walk and keep their balance. Researchers will test 66 participants on stepping, walking speed, and balance confidence. The goal is to understand the pros and cons of each approach, not to find a cure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors and patients choose between AFOs and surgery for better walking and balance in CMT.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with CMT. It does not test a new treatment or cure.
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University of Iowa Medical Campus - North Liberty (MCNL)
RECRUITINGNorth Liberty, Iowa, 52713, United States
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