New needle technique for Achilles tendon lengthening in kids
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests a new needle-based method to lengthen a tight Achilles tendon in children, which can help with toe walking or foot pain. The goal is to see if it works well and is safe.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 16 years old.
- Your child needs Achilles tendon lengthening because of toe walking or tight calf muscles (spasticity).
- Your child's foot cannot bend upward past 0 degrees (foot flat position) when the knee is straight.
- Your child's tight foot causes symptoms like pain, discomfort, or getting tired easily.
- Your child has not had previous Achilles tendon surgery (for example, for clubfoot).
- Your child has not had Botox injections in the calf muscle in the last 6 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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