Floating toe fix: simpler surgery may be just as good
NCT ID NCT05625282
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a simpler surgery (Weil osteotomy) works as well as a more complex one (Weil osteotomy plus plantar plate repair) for people with floating toe. Floating toe is a condition where the toe does not touch the ground properly. The study will enroll 70 adults and measure foot function one year after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Weil osteotomy and plantar plate repair (surgical procedures)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simpler surgery (Weil osteotomy alone) is just as effective as a more complex combined procedure for treating floating toe.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or recurrence.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Spain