ight casting and stretching to improve function in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Recruiting

• Conditions: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Other human genetics and inherited disorders; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000011684
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-07-15
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease of any type; aged 7-20 years; restricted dorsiflexion range of motion

Exclusion Criteria

Previous surgery to foot or ankle, recent ankle sprain or fracture to either foot, stretching program within last 2 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The subject's ability to perform functional tasks will be measured using the Patient Specific Functional Scale.[Measured at baseline, and again after 4 weeks and 8 weeks.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion[Assessed at baseline, and again after 4 weeks and 8 weeks];Walking velocity[Assessed at baseline, and again after 4 weeks and 8 weeks];Balance[Assessed at baseline, and again after 4 weeks and 8 weeks];Stair-climbing ability and foot posture[Assessed at baseline, and again after 4 weeks and 8 weeks]