Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Manual Manipulation With EPAT on Ankle Dorsiflexion and Dynamic Plantar Pressure
Lead Sponsor:
Temple University
Conditions:
Diabetes
Equinus Contracture of the Ankle
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Diabetic foot complications are a common and costly problem. Excessive plantar pressures due to foot deformities and/or limited ankle dorsiflexion, especially in the presence of peripheral neuropathy,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women between the ages of 21 to 65, inclusive
- Diabetes, either type 1 or 2
- Ankle equinus (\< 0º passive ankle dorsiflexion with knee extended)
- Forefoot plantar hyperkeratosis (callus)
- Able to walk independently without the use of walking aids (cane, crutches, or walker)
- Able to understand the information in the informed consent form and willing and able to comply with study-related procedures
Exclusion
- Previous history of ankle-foot surgery or amputation
- no active lower extremity skin ulcers
- Peripheral vascular disease (non-palpable pedal pulses or ankle brachial index \<0.8)
- Not willing or able to make required visits
- Nursing or pregnant
- Not willing or able to follow procedures specified by protocol and/or instructions of the study personnel, including discontinuation of icing, NSAIDs and natural anti-inflammatory agents (such as Arnica)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02233140
Start Date
October 1 2014
End Date
October 1 2017
Last Update
August 27 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Gait Study Center at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107