The Development of Flat Foot After Ankle Fractures

July 19, 2011 updated by: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Pes Planus After Weber B and C Ankle Fractures

In this study we are trying to determine the incidence of flat foot (also called pes planus) among patients who have had an ankle fracture. As compared to the general population, it is predicted that the incidence of pes planus will be higher among people who have fractured their ankle.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Pes planus may develop following ankle fractures due to additional injuries that are sustained at the time of ankle fracture. If this study can demonstrate an association, further research would investigate how to effectively treat the pes planus early to prevent it from becoming a symptomatic problem.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

25

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1Y 4E9
        • The Ottawa Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Primary care clinic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients will be considered eligible if:

  • They have sustained Weber type B or C ankle fractures and needed open reduction
  • They are 18 years of age or older
  • They are expected to be full weight bearing for at least 4 months to allow the potential of supporting structures to stretch and pes planus to develop

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients will be excluded if they already have flat foot in their non-fractured foot.
  • Patients with bilateral ankle fractures
  • Patients who are not competent to sign a consent form
  • A second fracture to the ankle
  • Pathological fractures
  • Patients with underlying cancer.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alan Giachino, OHRI

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 26, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 27, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 21, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • OHREB2006542

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

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