Status:

UNKNOWN

Morton's Neuroma: Manipulation Versus Steroid Injection

Lead Sponsor:

Queen Margaret University

Conditions:

Neuroma, Human Forefoot

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to establish which of two treatment options is the preferred intervention in the treatment of Morton's Neuroma. A randomised controlled trial shall be performed. Steroid inje...

Detailed Description

Proposed Randomised Single Blind Study Aims and objectives The aim of this study is to establish which of two treatment options is the preferred intervention in the treatment of Morton's Neuroma. Obj...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria shall be any positive clinical sign together with a positive diagnostic ultrasound giving rise to a diagnosis of Morton's neuroma/plantar digital neuritis.
  • A VAS score of no less than 25/100 will also be required.
  • All subjects must be over 18 years of age and able to offer informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Absolute exclusion criteria will include Rheumatoid Arthritis, recent (less than 3 months) fracture to the affected foot, peripheral neuropathy, localised infection, pregnancy, allergy to Methylprednisolone.
  • Allergy to local anaesthetic.
  • Further exclusion criteria include Active infection
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment and Coagulation disorders.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02304094

Start Date

October 1 2015

End Date

April 1 2017

Last Update

March 29 2016

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Queen Margaret University

Musselburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom, EH21 6UU