Gastrocnemius EquinusEUGLGCNCT06302530
"Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex"
A study testing Stayer, Plantar transection and Baumann in people with Gastrocnemius Equinus, run by Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir at 3 sites in Spain.
Trial summary
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 90 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Gastrocnemius Equinus
- What is being tested?
- Stayer, Plantar transection and Baumann
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 118 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesSpain
- Study dates
- 15 Mar 2024to 15 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 10 to 90 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Clinical and radiological diagnosis of clubfoot.
- Limitation of passive dorsiflexion of the ankle (<10°).
- Associated pain and functional limitation
- Absence of previous ankle/foot surgeries
Who cannot join
- Neurologic or congenital disease.
- Advanced ankle joint osteoarthritis
- Peripheral vascular insufficiency
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Severe hepatic or renal disease
- Coagulopathies or anticoagulant therapy
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
Spain3 sites
Clinica Mayral foot center
Barcelona, Barcelon, 08029
Podologia Avançada
Granollers, Barcelona, 08401
Clinica Pasito a pasito
Valencia, Valencia, 46008
About this study
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Four techniques were compared: Strayer, Plantaris, Baumann and Gastro-soleo, evaluating their impact on the improvement of ankle motion.
Read the detailed description
Equinus deformity is a common deformity caused by contracture of the triceps suralis, especially the gastrocnemius. This causes limitation of ankle dorsiflexion, pain and gait incompetence. Treatment includes surgical lengthening techniques such as gastrocnemius tendon recession (Strayer) or isolated plantar tendon transection.
The minimally invasive Strayer technique is effective but carries morbidity. Ultrasound-guided plantar tendon transection is a new minimally invasive technique but its effectiveness has not been well established.
The study will evaluate the effectiveness of four ultrasound-guided surgical techniques in improving ankle dorsiflexion in patients with equinus due to gastrocnemius contracture. The Strayer, Plantaris, Baumann, and Gastro-soleo techniques will be compared, analyzing their impact on mobility before and after surgery.
Patients will be assigned to different groups based on the applied technique, following specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for each procedure. For statistical analysis, Wilcoxon and paired Student's t-tests will be used, depending on data distribution. Additionally, a repeated-measures ANOVA with Tukey's post-hoc tests will be applied to compare the results between techniques and determine which achieves the greatest increase in dorsiflexion range.
All techniques are expected to significantly improve dorsiflexion, with differences in the magnitude of change. The Gastro-soleo technique is anticipated to show the highest absolute increase, while Strayer may be the most statistically effective.
The study complies with ethical requirements and has the approval of the ethics committee of the Catholic University of Valencia.
- Conditions
- Gastrocnemius Equinus
- Being tested
- Stayer, Plantar transection, Baumann, Gastro-Soleus
- Keywords
- Gastrocnemius lengthening, Equinus, Contracture correction surgery, ankle range of motion improvement, Orthopedic foot surgery
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
StayerProcedure or surgery
In group A, the intervention involves using the Strayer technique, an echo-guided recession of the gastrocnemius tendon, with local anesthesia and sedation as needed. The patient can be in a prone or supine position. Ultrasound will identify the sural nerve and blood vessels to prevent damage. The entry point is 2-3 cm distal to the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Local anesthetic is infiltrated, and blunt dissection creates a working space. V-shaped curettes widen the entry point without harming noble structures.
Under direct ultrasound control, a curved scalpel is inserted until reaching the medial border of the gastrocnemius tendon. Transection occurs progressively from medial to lateral while flexing the foot. Verification of complete tendon transection is done with a blunt dissector. Finally, a dressing with adhesive strips and an elastic bandage is applied, eliminating the need for sutures.
Plantar transectionProcedure or surgery
In group B, an echo-guided transection of the plantar tendon will be performed. Local anesthesia and sedation will be used as needed. The patient will be in prone or supine position. The plantar tendon will be identified ultrasonographically on the medial aspect of the gastrocnemius distal to the myotendinous junction. Local anesthetic will be infiltrated at that point to isolate the plantar tendon. An ultrasound-guided retrograde hook is introduced until the plantar tendon is engaged. Then proceed to retrograde transection of the tendon from lateral to medial, verifying complete section. At the end, a dressing with adhesive strips and elastic bandage, without sutures, will be performed.
BaumannProcedure or surgery
It consists of an ultrasound-guided recession of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis. Under local anesthesia, the myotendinous junction is accessed 3 cm proximal to the myotendinous junction, using saline for hydrodissection. Under ultrasound guidance, the entry portal is enlarged and a scalpel is introduced for transection of the aponeurosis and plantar tendon. The procedure is verified with a buttoned probe and does not require sutures. The patient wears a Walker boot for 4 weeks and follows a stretching protocol.
Gastro-SoleusProcedure or surgery
This technique adapts the Strayer technique to include the soleus. Under local anesthesia, access is gained 4-5 cm distal to the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Transection of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and a superficial section of the soleus tendon are performed, all under ultrasound guidance. Without the need for sutures, the patient wears a Walker boot for 4 weeks and follows a progressive rehabilitation protocol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group Strayer: | Experimental | This group will consist of patients with isolated gastrocnemius contracture who will be operated with the Strayer technique. This consists of ultrasound-guided surgical recession of the gastrocnemius tendon distally. Receives: Procedure: Stayer |
| Group Plantar transection: | Experimental | This group will include patients with mild contracture of the triceps suralis who will undergo surgery by ultrasound-guided transection of the plantar tendon on the medial aspect of the gastrocnemius. Receives: Procedure: Plantar transection |
| Group Bahuman | Experimental | This group will include patients undergoing an ultrasound-guided recession of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis, where the myotendinous junction is accessed 3 cm proximally using saline for hydrodissection, followed by portal enlargement and scalpel introduction to transect the aponeurosis and plantar tendon under ultrasound verification, without requiring sutures, with patients wearing a Walker boot for 4 weeks and adhering to a stretching protocol Receives: Procedure: Baumann |
| Group Gastro-Soleus | Experimental | This group will include patients undergoing a modified Strayer technique involving the soleus. Under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and a superficial portion of the soleus tendon will be transected Receives: Procedure: Gastro-Soleus |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ankle range of motion
Measurement in degrees of the passive dorsiflexion range of the ankle using a goniometer, with the patient in supine position and knee extended.
Measured: Pre-surgery, 2 months, 6months and 1 year.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Visual Analog Scale.
This is a measurement tool used to evaluate the intensity of symptoms such as pain, where the patient marks on a visual line the perceived intensity, being 0 no pain and 10 a lot of pain.
Measured: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score
The AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale was designed by the American Foot and Ankle Society to provide an international method to assess the clinical status of the ankle and foot.
This questionnaire incorporates subjective and objective factors that are scored using a numerical scale and describe variables of function, alignment and pain. The score ranges from 0 to 100 depending on the degree of limitation of the patient.
Measured: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
Complications
Record of complications related to surgery.
Measured: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Mar 2024
- Study start15 Mar 2024
- Primary completion30 Dec 2024
- Study completion15 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Gastrocnemius EquinusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- SIMONE MORONI, Dr., Principal investigator, UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIAJAVIER FERRER-TORREGROSA, Dr., Study director, UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIA
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06302530
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UCV/2022-2023/155
- Acronym
- EUGLGC
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cychosz CC, Phisitkul P, Belatti DA, Glazebrook MA, DiGiovanni CW. Gastrocnemius recession for foot and ankle conditions in adults: Evidence-based recommendations. Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Jun;21(2):77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2015.02.001. Epub 2015 Feb 26.
PubMed 25937405DiGiovanni CW, Kuo R, Tejwani N, Price R, Hansen ST Jr, Cziernecki J, Sangeorzan BJ. Isolated gastrocnemius tightness. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Jun;84(6):962-70. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200206000-00010.
PubMed 12063330Barouk P, Barouk LS. Clinical diagnosis of gastrocnemius tightness. Foot Ankle Clin. 2014 Dec;19(4):659-67. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2014.08.004. Epub 2014 Sep 26.
PubMed 25456715Maluf KS, Mueller MJ, Strube MJ, Engsberg JR, Johnson JE. Tendon Achilles lengthening for the treatment of neuropathic ulcers causes a temporary reduction in forefoot pressure associated with changes in plantar flexor power rather than ankle motion during gait. J Biomech. 2004 Jun;37(6):897-906. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2003.10.009.
PubMed 15111077STRAYER LM Jr. Recession of the gastrocnemius; an operation to relieve spastic contracture of the calf muscles. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1950 Jul;32-A(3):671-6. No abstract available.
PubMed 15428491Kindred KB, Kapsalis AP, Adams WJE, Miller JM, Blacklidge DK, Elliott BG, Hoffman SM. The Role of the Plantaris in Intramuscular Gastrocnemius Equinus Correction. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2023 Mar-Apr;62(2):272-274. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.07.006. Epub 2022 Jul 30.
PubMed 36096902Hickey B, Lee J, Stephen J, Antflick J, Calder J. It is possible to release the plantaris tendon under ultrasound guidance: a technical description of ultrasound guided plantaris tendon release (UPTR) in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Sep;27(9):2858-2862. doi: 10.1007/s00167-019-05451-0. Epub 2019 Mar 7.
PubMed 30847522Moroni S, Fernandez-Gibello A, Nieves GC, Montes R, Zwierzina M, Vazquez T, Garcia-Escudero M, Duparc F, Moriggl B, Konschake M. Anatomical basis of a safe mini-invasive technique for lengthening of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis. Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Jan;43(1):53-61. doi: 10.1007/s00276-020-02536-1. Epub 2020 Jul 23.
PubMed 32705404
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex"
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06302530
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EUGLGC / UCV/2022-2023/155
- Conditions
- Gastrocnemius Equinus
- Keywords
- Gastrocnemius lengthening, Equinus, Contracture correction surgery, ankle range of motion improvement, Orthopedic foot surgery
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente MártirUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Four techniques were compared: Strayer, Plantaris, Baumann and Gastro-soleo, evaluating their impact on the improvement of ankle motion.
Detailed description
Equinus deformity is a common deformity caused by contracture of the triceps suralis, especially the gastrocnemius. This causes limitation of ankle dorsiflexion, pain and gait incompetence. Treatment includes surgical lengthening techniques such as gastrocnemius tendon recession (Strayer) or isolated plantar tendon transection.
The minimally invasive Strayer technique is effective but carries morbidity. Ultrasound-guided plantar tendon transection is a new minimally invasive technique but its effectiveness has not been well established.
The study will evaluate the effectiveness of four ultrasound-guided surgical techniques in improving ankle dorsiflexion in patients with equinus due to gastrocnemius contracture. The Strayer, Plantaris, Baumann, and Gastro-soleo techniques will be compared, analyzing their impact on mobility before and after surgery.
Patients will be assigned to different groups based on the applied technique, following specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for each procedure. For statistical analysis, Wilcoxon and paired Student's t-tests will be used, depending on data distribution. Additionally, a repeated-measures ANOVA with Tukey's post-hoc tests will be applied to compare the results between techniques and determine which achieves the greatest increase in dorsiflexion range.
All techniques are expected to significantly improve dorsiflexion, with differences in the magnitude of change. The Gastro-soleo technique is anticipated to show the highest absolute increase, while Strayer may be the most statistically effective.
The study complies with ethical requirements and has the approval of the ethics committee of the Catholic University of Valencia.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group Strayer: | Experimental | Procedure: StayerThis group will consist of patients with isolated gastrocnemius contracture who will be operated with the Strayer technique. This consists of ultrasound-guided surgical recession of the gastrocnemius tendon distally. |
| Group Plantar transection: | Experimental | Procedure: Plantar transectionThis group will include patients with mild contracture of the triceps suralis who will undergo surgery by ultrasound-guided transection of the plantar tendon on the medial aspect of the gastrocnemius. |
| Group Bahuman | Experimental | Procedure: BaumannThis group will include patients undergoing an ultrasound-guided recession of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis, where the myotendinous junction is accessed 3 cm proximally using saline for hydrodissection, followed by portal enlargement and scalpel introduction to transect the aponeurosis and plantar tendon under ultrasound verification, without requiring sutures, with patients wearing a Walker boot for 4 weeks and adhering to a stretching protocol |
| Group Gastro-Soleus | Experimental | Procedure: Gastro-SoleusThis group will include patients undergoing a modified Strayer technique involving the soleus. Under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and a superficial portion of the soleus tendon will be transected |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Clinical and radiological diagnosis of clubfoot.
- Limitation of passive dorsiflexion of the ankle (<10°).
- Associated pain and functional limitation
- Absence of previous ankle/foot surgeries
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Neurologic or congenital disease.
- Advanced ankle joint osteoarthritis
- Peripheral vascular insufficiency
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Severe hepatic or renal disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| StayerIn group A, the intervention involves using the Strayer technique, an echo-guided recession of the gastrocnemius tendon, with local anesthesia and sedation as needed. The patient can be in a prone or supine position. Ultrasound will identify the sural nerve and blood vessels to prevent damage. The entry point is 2-3 cm distal to the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Local anesthetic is infiltrated, and blunt dissection creates a working space. V-shaped curettes widen the entry point without harming noble structures. Under direct ultrasound control, a curved scalpel is inserted until reaching the medial border of the gastrocnemius tendon. Transection occurs progressively from medial to lateral while flexing the foot. Verification of complete tendon transection is done with a blunt dissector. Finally, a dressing with adhesive strips and an elastic bandage is applied, eliminating the need for sutures. | Procedure or surgery | Group Strayer: |
| Plantar transectionIn group B, an echo-guided transection of the plantar tendon will be performed. Local anesthesia and sedation will be used as needed. The patient will be in prone or supine position. The plantar tendon will be identified ultrasonographically on the medial aspect of the gastrocnemius distal to the myotendinous junction. Local anesthetic will be infiltrated at that point to isolate the plantar tendon. An ultrasound-guided retrograde hook is introduced until the plantar tendon is engaged. Then proceed to retrograde transection of the tendon from lateral to medial, verifying complete section. At the end, a dressing with adhesive strips and elastic bandage, without sutures, will be performed. | Procedure or surgery | Group Plantar transection: |
| BaumannIt consists of an ultrasound-guided recession of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis. Under local anesthesia, the myotendinous junction is accessed 3 cm proximal to the myotendinous junction, using saline for hydrodissection. Under ultrasound guidance, the entry portal is enlarged and a scalpel is introduced for transection of the aponeurosis and plantar tendon. The procedure is verified with a buttoned probe and does not require sutures. The patient wears a Walker boot for 4 weeks and follows a stretching protocol. | Procedure or surgery | Group Bahuman |
| Gastro-SoleusThis technique adapts the Strayer technique to include the soleus. Under local anesthesia, access is gained 4-5 cm distal to the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Transection of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis and a superficial section of the soleus tendon are performed, all under ultrasound guidance. Without the need for sutures, the patient wears a Walker boot for 4 weeks and follows a progressive rehabilitation protocol. | Procedure or surgery | Group Gastro-Soleus |
Primary outcome
Ankle range of motion
Time frame: Pre-surgery, 2 months, 6months and 1 year.
Measurement in degrees of the passive dorsiflexion range of the ankle using a goniometer, with the patient in supine position and knee extended.
3 secondary outcomes
Visual Analog Scale.
Time frame: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score
Time frame: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
Complications
Time frame: Pre-surgery,2 months,6months and 1 year.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Feb 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 25937405Cychosz CC, Phisitkul P, Belatti DA, Glazebrook MA, DiGiovanni CW. Gastrocnemius recession for foot and ankle conditions in adults: Evidence-based recommendations. Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Jun;21(2):77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2015.02.001. Epub 2015 Feb 26.
- Results publication: PubMed 12063330DiGiovanni CW, Kuo R, Tejwani N, Price R, Hansen ST Jr, Cziernecki J, Sangeorzan BJ. Isolated gastrocnemius tightness. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Jun;84(6):962-70. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200206000-00010.
- Results publication: PubMed 25456715Barouk P, Barouk LS. Clinical diagnosis of gastrocnemius tightness. Foot Ankle Clin. 2014 Dec;19(4):659-67. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2014.08.004. Epub 2014 Sep 26.
- Results publication: PubMed 15111077Maluf KS, Mueller MJ, Strube MJ, Engsberg JR, Johnson JE. Tendon Achilles lengthening for the treatment of neuropathic ulcers causes a temporary reduction in forefoot pressure associated with changes in plantar flexor power rather than ankle motion during gait. J Biomech. 2004 Jun;37(6):897-906. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2003.10.009.
- Results publication: PubMed 15428491STRAYER LM Jr. Recession of the gastrocnemius; an operation to relieve spastic contracture of the calf muscles. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1950 Jul;32-A(3):671-6. No abstract available.
- Results publication: PubMed 36096902Kindred KB, Kapsalis AP, Adams WJE, Miller JM, Blacklidge DK, Elliott BG, Hoffman SM. The Role of the Plantaris in Intramuscular Gastrocnemius Equinus Correction. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2023 Mar-Apr;62(2):272-274. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.07.006. Epub 2022 Jul 30.
- Results publication: PubMed 30847522Hickey B, Lee J, Stephen J, Antflick J, Calder J. It is possible to release the plantaris tendon under ultrasound guidance: a technical description of ultrasound guided plantaris tendon release (UPTR) in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Sep;27(9):2858-2862. doi: 10.1007/s00167-019-05451-0. Epub 2019 Mar 7.
- Results publication: PubMed 32705404Moroni S, Fernandez-Gibello A, Nieves GC, Montes R, Zwierzina M, Vazquez T, Garcia-Escudero M, Duparc F, Moriggl B, Konschake M. Anatomical basis of a safe mini-invasive technique for lengthening of the anterior gastrocnemius aponeurosis. Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Jan;43(1):53-61. doi: 10.1007/s00276-020-02536-1. Epub 2020 Jul 23.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
SIMONE MORONI, Dr. principal investigator
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIA
JAVIER FERRER-TORREGROSA, Dr. study director
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIA
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Stayer, Plantar transection and Baumann in people with Gastrocnemius Equinus, run by Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir at 3 sites in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Ankle range of motion (time frame: Pre-surgery, 2 months, 6months and 1 year.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06302530, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Feb 2025.