Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)

Lead Sponsor:

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Conditions:

Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) in the lower leg is a debilitating condition in highly active individuals. Pain occurs in 1 or several leg compartments upon an exertional activity, typi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Active duty service
  • Fluent in speaking and reading English
  • Unable to run 2 miles without producing pain and/or symptoms
  • Difficulty completing the running portion of their service-specific physical training due to pain and/or symptoms in their lower leg
  • Meets clinical diagnostic criteria for CECS of the anterior or lateral compartment per clinical examination (palpation, intramuscular compartment pressure, lower leg MRI).

Exclusion

  • Prior botulinum injection in the lower leg compartment of the affected limb
  • Prior compartment release of affected lower leg
  • Recent (within the last 6 months) lower limb injury that needed medical intervention
  • Completed formal gait retraining within the last 6 months
  • Allergic to botulinum toxin
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Medical examination that indicates a condition other than CECS

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 6 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

46 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04409600

Start Date

November 5 2020

End Date

December 6 2024

Last Update

March 10 2025

Active Locations (4)

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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20307

2

Womack Army Medical Center

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, 28310

3

Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center

Killeen, Texas, United States, 76544

4

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, 22060