Tight calf muscles linked to Kids' foot pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05862246

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether tight calf muscles (gastrocnemius tightness) are more common in otherwise healthy children who have foot or leg pain compared to those without pain. Researchers will measure ankle flexibility using the Silvferskiöld test in children referred to a pediatric orthopedics clinic. The goal is to see if there is an association and how pain and tightness change over time, which could help develop better treatment strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If an association is found, it could lead to new treatment strategies for children with foot and leg pain, where current evidence-based recommendations are limited.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all children, and the link between tightness and pain might be weak or absent.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT GASTROCNEMIUS EQUINUS

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St Olavs hospital
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Trondheim, Norway

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