Conservative management of hallux valgus: a randomised pilot and feasibility trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: hallux valgus; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000645853
• Lead Sponsor: a Trobe University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 17 January 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion, participants must:

(i) be aged >=40 years;
(ii) be female;
(iii) have pain in the toe joint/s (i.e. first metatarsophalangeal or interphalangeal) for at least 12 weeks;
(iv) have pain in the toe joint/s (i.e. first metatarsophalangeal or interphalangeal) rated at least 3 out of 10 on a numerical rating scale;
(v) be able to walk household distances (more than 50 m) without the aid of a walker, crutches or cane;
(vi) be capable of understanding the English language in verbal and written form, and;
(vii) have at least moderate hallux valgus on one or both feet, defined as a score of 2 or more on the validated Manchester scale, a tool containing four standardised photographs of varying degrees of hallux valgus deformity.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will not be eligible for inclusion if they have:

(i) had surgical treatment for hallux valgus on either foot;
(ii) had a lower limb or partial foot amputation;
(iii) have an inflammatory rheumatological condition such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthropathy or connective tissue disease, (iv) have a neurological disease which interferes with walking (e.g. Parkinson’s disease);
(v) have worn arch-contouring foot orthoses in the past 12 weeks (although flat insoles will be permitted);
(vi) have been performing foot exercises (stretching, mobilisation or strengthening) in the past 12 weeks, or;
(vii) have an injury of lower limb(s) or back that may interfere with reaching their feet.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified