Walking after foot surgery: can pressure patterns predict who needs extra help?

NCT ID NCT04823169

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study follows people who have had a type of minimally invasive foot surgery called DMMO to relieve painful metatarsalgia. Researchers measure foot pressure while walking at 7 and 30 days after surgery and track daily pain for a month. The goal is to see if early pressure patterns can predict which patients will need a custom foot orthotic three months later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients need extra support after foot surgery, potentially improving recovery and reducing long-term discomfort.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational and does not test a new treatment.

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Du Mans

    Le Mans, 72000, France