New study seeks best surgical fix for clubfoot in toddlers
NCT ID NCT07561697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries for correcting clubfoot in children aged 2-5 who have not been treated before. The goal is to see which method better improves ankle movement and has fewer complications like bleeding or infection. About 44 children will take part, and results will be checked 6 months after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 44 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Newly diagnosed patients of clubfoot between 2 and 5 years of age having Pirani score 3-6 within the study period will be recruited.
- Ages
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2 to 5 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any gender * Aged 2-5 years * diagnosed with clubfoot * Pirani score 3-6 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other neuromuscular, chromosomal abnormalities * myelomeningocele * Dystrophic dysplasia * Moebius syndrome * Amniotic band syndrome * Metatarsus adductus * Syndactyly * Polydactyly * Previously underwent Achilles tendon tenotomy or tendo-Achilles lengthening
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, 75510, Pakistan
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