Testing a new sign for foot drop nerve problems
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple physical exam sign (the Phoenix Sign) can help diagnose a specific nerve problem that causes foot drop. Researchers will use a safe sugar solution to see if this sign appears.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have weakness in the muscle that lifts your big toe upward
- You experience drop foot (difficulty lifting your foot when walking)
- You are not allergic to D5W (a common medical sugar solution)
- You are comfortable with needles and medical procedures
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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