Bone block surgery could fix severe flat feet, small study hopes

NCT ID NCT07515170

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a surgery called SAMBB for people with severe, progressive flat feet (PCFD). The surgery uses a small bone graft to realign the foot. Researchers will use 3D weight-bearing CT scans to measure how well the foot alignment improves. The study plans to enroll 20 adults aged 18–80.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Subtalar arthrodesis with mini/medial bone block (SAMBB) surgery
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that SAMBB surgery effectively corrects severe flat-foot deformities, offering a reliable surgical option for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (20 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries standard risks like infection or incomplete correction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

flatfoot

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FLAT FOOT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Bologna, 40136, Italy

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