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A Needle Technique for Achilles Tendon Lengthening in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Feasibility

RecruitingNAAges 5 Years - 16 YearsAllVestre Viken Hospital Trust
NCT06912061 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

For years, we have used a minimally invasive and biological variant of Achilles tendon lengthening using a needle inserted into the Achilles tendon so that it is weakened and can be gradually stretched to the desired length. So far, no negative effects, complications or tendon problems have been observed. A prospective study of a cohort of children and adolescents is planned where there is an indication for Achilles lengthening, such as spastic or non-spastic contracture and toe walking that results in an unwanted shortening of the Achilles tendon that makes walking difficult. We plan to include up to 50 children and adolescents over a two-year period and follow them closely for the first year after surgery. Pediatric physiotherapists will perform all clinical examinations to limit observer bias, and a radiologist will examine the tendon tissue with ultrasound before and one year after s

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 5-16 years * Consent from parents/guardians * Indication for Achilles tendon lengthening (toe walking, spasticity), both unilateral and bilateral: * Equinus foot with dorsiflexion ≤ 0 degrees with the knee extended and the heel in neutral position. * Symptomatic equinus foot, meaning a foot position causing pain, discomfort, increased fatigue, etc. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate, lack of consent * Previous surgical Achilles tendon lengthening, e.g., for clubfoot * Received BoNT-a injection in the triceps surae within the last 6 months * Contracture in the ankle joint, i.e., equinus position not due to a tight Achilles tendon * Positive Silfverskiöld test and dorsiflexion \> 5 degrees with the knee extended (indicating the need for gastrocnemius recession) * Concurrent other surgery/other procedures on the same lower extremity, including BoNT-a injection
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What it tests

  • Needle tendon lengthening technique
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Where

1 site
Drammen Sykehus, Vestre Viken HF
Drammen, Norway
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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