New stretching routine may stop clubfoot relapse in kids
NCT ID NCT07249684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 32 children with clubfoot who were already treated with the Ponseti method. Researchers wanted to see if adding myofascial release and static stretching to nighttime bracing could prevent the foot from relapsing. The children received therapy sessions and were followed to check foot movement, relapse, and quality of life. The goal was to find a better way to keep the correction long-term.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Up to 14 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with idiopathic clubfoot who have undergone initial correction using Ponseti method. * The patient is currently in the maintenance (post casting) phase of treatment. * Age between 0-14 months * Both unilateral and bilateral * Children who continue use of bracing for first 3 months * Both girls and boys Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary clubfoot patients * Cases with a history of non-compliance with Ponseti treatment protocol. * Children who have the first 3 months on bracing stage
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Benazir Bhutto Hospital
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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