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Tiny muscle may hold key to better ankle surgery for kids

NCT ID NCT07090057

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study examines the role of the plantaris, a small calf muscle, in children having surgery for tight ankles (equinus). Researchers will randomly change the order of tendon cuts during surgery to measure how much each contributes to ankle movement. The goal is to understand if targeting the plantaris can improve treatment for conditions like cerebral palsy or toe walking.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
surgery (tendon lengthening procedures)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons better treat ankle tightness in children, potentially leading to more effective and lasting results.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring immediate surgical effects, not long-term outcomes. The results may not apply to all children or conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic cerebral palsy Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease hereditary spastic paraplegia spinal cord injury stroke disorder tethered spinal cord syndrome traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CEREBRAL PALSY HEREDITARY SENSORY-MOTOR NEUROPATHY HEREDITARY SPASTIC PARAPARESIS IDIOPATHIC TOE WALKING SPINAL CORD INJURY SPINAL CORD TETHERING STROKE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Stollery Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2B7, Canada

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