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NCT00006426 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Achilles Tendon Lengthening in Patients With Diabetes to Prevent Foot Ulcers

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
60
Enrollment target

NCT00006426 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The registered enrollment target is 60 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00006426, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

People with diabetes often develop severe skin problems (ulcers) on their feet. Sometimes these are treated with surgery and other times by temporarily immobilizing the foot in a cast. This study compares the effect of surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon and put the foot in a cast, to using a cast alone. The study will also examine how foot strength, joint movement, and overall ability to walk, balance and climb stairs is affected.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Achilles tendon-lengthening surgery

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 1998-08
Est. Completion 2003-05
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00006426

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00006426 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Achilles tendon-lengthening surgery is the first listed.

NCT00006426 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00006426 about?

NCT00006426 is a clinical study titled "Achilles Tendon Lengthening in Patients With Diabetes to Prevent Foot Ulcers". People with diabetes often develop severe skin problems (ulcers) on their feet. Sometimes these are treated with surgery and other times by temporarily immobilizing the foot in a cast. This study compares the effect of surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon and put the foot in a cast, to using a ca...

What is the current status of trial NCT00006426?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 1998-08. Estimated completion is 2003-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00006426?

The interventions under investigation include: Achilles tendon-lengthening surgery (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00006426?

This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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