French method with or without brace for clubfoot
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat clubfoot in babies: one using the French method alone, and the other adding a brace. It aims to see which approach helps better without surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is under 12 months old.
- Your baby has not had any surgery for clubfoot before.
- Your baby has not been treated for clubfoot with casting or braces yet.
- Your baby’s clubfoot is not caused by another medical condition.
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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