Surgery for foot deformities in hereditary spastic paraplegia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how well surgery works for foot problems like tight heel cords or clubfoot in people with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a condition that causes leg stiffness. It aims to see if surgery can improve walking, reduce pain, and prevent falls.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 45 years old.
- You have hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) confirmed by a doctor and genetic testing.
- You have a tight Achilles tendon (heel cord) or a clubfoot-like deformity called equinovarus cavus.
- Your foot problem has not improved enough with medicines or physical therapy, and it is getting worse.
- Your foot problem causes pain when walking, frequent falls, or limits your daily life.
- You can walk barefoot for 10 meters (about 30 feet) with or without a walker or cane.
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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