At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 1Completed
Drug / intervention
Achilles tendon-lengthening surgeryprocedure
Likely dose
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Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing the Effect of an Achilles Tendon Lengthening Procedure and Casting to Casting Alone for the Treatment of Neuropathic Forefoot Plantar Ulcers in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)·interventional·Posted Nov 2, 2000·Updated Jun 24, 2005
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Achilles tendon-lengthening surgery for Diabetes Mellitus and 2 related conditions. Completed, across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
People with diabetes often develop severe skin problems (ulcers) on their feet. Sometimes these are treated with surgery and other times by temporarily immobilizing the foot in a cast. This study compares the effect of surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon and put the foot in a cast, to using a cast alone. The study will also examine how foot strength, joint movement, and overall ability to walk, balance and climb stairs is affected.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus, Foot Ulcer, Peripheral Neuropathy
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 1CompletedFinished
199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartAug 1998
First PostedNov 2000
Study CompletionMay 2003
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 2, 2000
Enrollment StartAug 1, 1998
Study CompletionMay 1, 2003
TodayJul 2, 2026
Posted 25.7 years ago
Interventions
Achilles tendon-lengthening surgeryprocedure