Which knife is better for clubfoot surgery? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07561736
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical tools—a standard surgical blade and a special ophthalmic knife—for cutting the Achilles tendon in children aged 2 to 5 with clubfoot. The goal is to see which tool improves ankle movement more and causes fewer problems like bleeding or infection. About 102 children will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical blade no. 11 and ophthalmic knife
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which tool is safer and more effective for clubfoot surgery, leading to better outcomes for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 102 participants. Results may not apply to all children, and both tools carry risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Sindh, 75510, Pakistan
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