Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa
Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
NCT Number: NCT07422623
This study is looking to test a non-compressive semiconductor embedded ankle sleeve and sock for post hallux valgus correction surgery rehabilitation. Hallux valgus (HV), commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most prevalent forefoot deformities. It affects approximately 23% of adults aged 18 to 65 and 36% of those over 65. Given the high incidence of HV, various surgical correction methods have been developed, with first tarsometatarsal (TMT) arthrodesis (Lapiplasty Arthrodesis) and first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis demonstrating the highest success rates in restoring function and preventing recurrence. Post-surgical symptoms typically include pain, swelling, and tenderness, but with proper rehabilitation and preventive measures, patients generally return to activity within weeks to months.The semiconductor embedded fabric increases blood circulation through activation of the embedded elements with body heat while worn and releases far infrared waves as well as negative ions. This energy has an effect inside the body that increases oxygen and nutrient flow to tissues, and can help to decrease pain and inflammation. This study is testing this technology to see if it can be used as a non-pharmacological treatment for rehabilitation post hallux valgus correction surgery.
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Request Info18 year–75 year
All sexes
Interventional
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Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
The active device contains semiconductors embedded in the ankle sleeve and sock
Identical ankle sleeve and sock absent of semiconductors
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in participant function and pain as determined by the Foot and Ankle Outcome score (FAOS)
FAOS:
Lowest score: 0 (extreme symptoms/limiations) Highest score: 100 (no symptoms or limitations)
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in participant foot function and pain as determined by the Foot Function Index (FFI) as compared to the placebo group,
FFI:
Lowest score: 0 (no pain or disability) Highest Score: 100 (extreme pain and disability)
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in participant hallux valgus function and pain as determined by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society-Hallux Valgus Score (AOFAS) compared to placebo group.
AOFAS-Hallux MTP-IP Score:
Lowest Score: 0 ( severe pain and disability) Highest Score: 100 ( no pain or disability)
Time frame: 3 months
Reduction in post hallux vagus correction surgery pain as determined by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) compared to placebo group.
Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS):
Minimum Value: 0 (no pain) Maximum Value: 10 (worst possible pain)
Time frame: 3 months
As measured by collecting concomitant medication information at baseline and changes throughout participation in the study.
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in swelling of the anterior foot width, anterior foot circumference, hallux valgus width, hallux valgus circumference, and 4 cm above and below the patella circumference measurements will be taken in cm.
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in participant soft tissue thickness as determined by radiographic assessments (x-ray) of the width of the hallux values in cm.
INCREDIWEAR HOLDINGS, INC.
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Clinical Outcomes Related to Hallux Valgus Correction Surgery Recovery Using Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Sleeves: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Investigation
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