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

  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Spain

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