Blood flow restriction therapy for teen flat feet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a special blood-flow restriction technique to physical therapy helps teenagers with stiff, spasming flat feet more than physical therapy alone. It is for teens whose flat feet didn't get better with initial treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a teenager (under 18) with flat feet that are stiff and cause muscle spasms.
- You have tried standard medical treatment for at least 3 weeks and it didn't help.
- You do not have arthritis in your foot joints.
- You do not have a neurological disorder (like a nerve or brain condition).
- You are willing to complete the full study follow-up.
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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