Status:
UNKNOWN
A Longitudinal Quantitative Assessment of the Effectiveness of Metatarsal Pads on Plantar Pressures
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Michener Institute for Education at UHN
Conditions:
Forefoot Callus
Podiatry
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Musculoskeletal deformities of the foot and abnormal biomechanics can create areas of high pressure over bony prominences on the plantar aspect of the foot and often lead to the formation of calluses ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The participants to be studied are from the general population with callus on the plantar aspect of the forefoot. The participants must have appropriate footwear with adequate space for pads and must be agreeable to wearing them majority of the study period for weight bearing activities. Participants must be willing to attend clinic every two weeks for 8 weeks
Exclusion
- Participants with an active or past history of foot ulcers, those with Charcot neuroarthropathy as well as those who were unable to walk unaided will be excluded from the study. All participants will undergo a neuropathic assessment, including the vibration using a 127Hz tuning fork, protective sensation using a 10 gram monofilament and proprioception to exclude patients with neuropathy. Participants will be excluded if they have any foot skin disorders such as infections, dermatitis and psoriasis. Furthermore, anyone with neuropathy or diabetes for over 5 years will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 6 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04336514
Start Date
March 6 2020
End Date
August 30 2021
Last Update
April 28 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Michener Chiropody Clinic
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 1V4