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Ultrasound peek at tendons may unlock bunion secrets

NCT ID NCT07327112

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kastamonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will use a special ultrasound technique to measure how stiff the anterior tibialis tendon is in people with hallux valgus (bunions) compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to see if tendon stiffness is linked to the severity of the deformity. The findings could improve understanding of bunion mechanics and help plan better treatments.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how tendon stiffness contributes to bunions, potentially guiding more targeted treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures tendon properties, not treatment outcomes.

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients who visited the orthopedics outpatient clinic at Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital during the study period and were requested to undergo tibialis anterior tendon elastography examination

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older and able to provide written informed consent * Compliance with procedures and ability to maintain standard position during measurement * HV group: Weight-bearing radiograph showing HVA ≥15° (with IMA increase) - Control: no deformity, HVA \<15° * Selection of a single index foot in the same individual (highest HVA/symptomatic in HV; dominant in control) * Availability or ability to obtain current radiographic measurements within the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Previous foot/ankle surgery on the same lower extremity or significant trauma/fracture within the last 12 months * Rheumatological/metabolic diseases (RA, spondyloarthritis, gout), neuropathy/peripheral vascular disease * Drug/procedure affecting tendons: systemic or local corticosteroids within the last 6 months; fluoroquinolone use within the last 3 months * Other significant foot deformity (advanced pes planus/cavus, hallux rigidus/varus) or professional intensive training (exclude or subgroup at your discretion)

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Elastography Hallux valgus deformity

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