A randomised controlled trial assessing the impact of footwear, heel raises and orthoses on pain relief in children with calcaneal aphophysitis (Sever's)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Calcaneal apophysitis; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000696291
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Terry Haines

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 124

Inclusion Criteria

Children between the ages of eight to twelve years.
- Subjective report of pain located on the calcaneal apophysis (ie. posterior aspect of heel) with pain on palpation

Exclusion Criteria

- Recently (last 12 months) diagnosed fracture or tumour of the foot or leg
- Diagnosed infective, reactive or rheumatoid arthritis

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire is taken from parent and child perspectives. This scale contains domains of: <br>- physical, school and play[At initial randomisation, 1 month, 2 month and 6 and 12 month time points]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Faces Pain Scale <br> 7 point verbal rating scale of pain severity at rest, on palpation, during activity and after activity (post 2 hours)[At initial randomization, 1 month and 2 month time points. <br>The faces pain scale was not completed at the 6 and 12 month point. The 6 and 12 month followup is via the phone so the use of this tool was not appropriate and therefore not undertaken. ]