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A Study to Compare Early and Partial Weight-bearing After Hallux Valgus Surgery
Led by Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona · Updated on 2025-08-06
122
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
179 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial with the aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of post-operative management after a modified Lapidus arthrodesis with/without an Akin or a Weil/Hohmann surgery fusion with immediate complete weight-bearing compared with partial weight-bearing (10 - 15kg) for 6 weeks as a novel approach for rehabilitation after a foot surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Study to Compare Early and Partial Weight-bearing After Hallux Valgus Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Undergoing modified Lapidus arthrodesis surgery, possibly with additional procedures like Akin or Weil/Hohmann surgery
- Willing and able to participate in the study
- Signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Diabetes mellitus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Previous foot surgery
- Classic Lapidus surgery
- Unable to follow study procedures due to language, psychological, dementia, or physical problems
- Unable or medically advised against undergoing the studied surgery
- Pregnant women
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
EOC
Lugano, Switzerland, 6900
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Research Team
M
Martin Riegger, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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