Comparing two surgeries for flat feet in teens
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests two surgical methods for teens with painful, flexible flat feet that haven't gotten better with non-surgical treatments. The goal is to find out which technique works better for correcting the foot shape and relieving symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old.
- You have flat feet that are flexible (the arch flattens when you stand but returns when you sit).
- Your flat feet cause symptoms like pain or discomfort.
- Non-surgical treatments like special shoes, inserts, or physical therapy haven't helped enough.
- You haven't had any previous foot surgery.
- You don't have a neuromuscular disorder (like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy) or a rigid flat foot (where the arch doesn't move).
- You don't have any other serious medical conditions that could make surgery risky.
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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