Physiotherapy for Chronic Metatarsalgia

October 15, 2015 updated by: Dr.Albers, Gertraud, Spiraldynamik AG

Physiotherapie Bei Chronischer Metatarsalgie - Ein Vergleich Klinischer Parameter Vor Und Nach Therapie gemäß Spiraldynamik®- Konzept

The pilot study was conducted in the form of an open prospective single-arm observational study with 28 patients who received physiotherapy at the Spiraldynamik® Med Center in Zurich.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The pilot study was conducted in the form of an open prospective single-arm observational study. The data of 28 patients who received physiotherapy at the Spiraldynamik® Med Center in Zurich was evaluated. The endpoints of Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle (VAS FA), Activity Index (AI), plantar and inter-metatarsal pres-sure pain, rearfoot angle and dorsal extension capability of the upper ankle joint were individually compared and analyzed before and after therapy.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

28

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

26 years to 71 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with chronic metatarsalgia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • main diagnosis: Metatarsalgia
  • secondary diagnosis: Hallux rigidus,Hallux valgus, Knick-Senk-Spreizfuß, Hohlfuß
  • age 30-75 Jahre, gender both
  • chronic ( ≥ 3 month),
  • pain ≥ 1 visuell analog scale (VAS)
  • no other complementary therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • local: trauma, fracture, tumore, infectionen
  • pain after forefoot - operation
  • neurological diseases
  • generell: somatoform, pension covet

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle (VAS FA)
Time Frame: 9 weeks
9 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Activity Index (AI)
Time Frame: 3, 8 weeks
3, 8 weeks
plantar and inter-metatarsal pressure pain - measured dichotom
Time Frame: 9 weeks
measured dichotom - pain triggered or not
9 weeks
rearfoot angle measured in degree °
Time Frame: 9 weeks
measured in degree, during standing: the angle for pes valgus (measured at the position of calcaneus)
9 weeks
dorsal extension capability of the upper ankle joint measured in degree °
Time Frame: 9 weeks
9 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Spiraldynamik AG

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, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 13, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 15, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 15, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2014-0528 (Other Identifier: Institutional Review Board)

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