Comparing freezing vs. surgery for foot spasticity after stroke
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a freezing procedure (cryoneurotomy) with standard surgery to treat foot stiffness after a stroke. It aims to see which method better corrects the foot turning inward and downward, helping you walk more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a stroke at least 6 months ago, and your foot is stiff and turns inward and downward.
- A nerve block test shows that freezing or cutting the nerve could help your foot position.
- You are mentally able to understand the study and do not have severe depression.
- You have not had any previous nerve procedures or botox injections in the leg in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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