Bunion breakthrough: one wire or two? new study aims to find best fix
NCT ID NCT07344077
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to fix severe bunions using a minimally invasive surgery. One method uses one wire to hold the bone in place, the other uses two wires. The goal is to see which approach leads to better foot alignment and function. 50 adults aged 18-60 with painful bunions that haven't improved with other treatments will take part.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-60 year * pain along medial surface of first MTP joint * radiographic finding : medial deviation of first Metatarsal bone , and lateral deviation of Big toe * complete a follow up period of 1 year , filling questionaires and undergone radiographic examination every visit * radiographic finding : Hallux valgus angle \>20 , Intermetatarsal angle \> 10 degrees * failed conservative treatment for atleast 8 months , with persistent pain along medial eminence and having difficulty walking, bearing weight Exclusion Criteria: * previous injury/fracture at big toe * deviation/ subluxation of 1st MTP joint from traumatic event * arthritic change of metatarsal bone, phalangeal bone of big toe * previous/active infection , open wound along first metatarsal and big toe * patient denied enrolling in study
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Locations
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Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial hospital
RECRUITINGChon Buri, Changwat Chon Buri, 20110, Thailand
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