Toe fusion study: can you ski after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07610330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 150 people aged 18-60 who had big toe fusion surgery for hallux rigidus or hallux valgus. Researchers want to see how well patients return to physical activities, especially cross-country skiing, by comparing current sports function to before surgery. Participants fill out questionnaires about their foot function and activity levels.
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients who underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint at Oslo University Hospital, Martina Hansens Hospital, or Sørlandet Hospital within the past 1-5 years will be evaluated for enrollment
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who has underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsofalangeal joint because of hallux rigidus or severe hallux valgus * Patients at age 18-60 at the date of surgery * At least one year follow-up, and maximum 5 years since surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Norwegian-speaking patients. * Impaired walking function. * Inability to cooperate. * Concomitant osteotomy of other metatarsals. * Revision arthrodeses. * Patients undergoing follow-up or evaluation for pseudoarthrosis.
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