New foot block may get you walking faster after surgery
NCT ID NCT03504462
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new way to numb only the front part of the foot for surgery, leaving the heel sensation intact. The goal was to see if this approach could provide good pain relief while allowing patients to walk earlier. Twenty-seven adults having foot surgery received a targeted injection of a long-lasting anesthetic near specific nerves in the foot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer better pain control after foot surgery while allowing patients to walk sooner.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of nerve damage or incomplete anesthesia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CMC Ambroise Paré
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France
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