RecruitingACTRN12605000011684

Night casting and stretching to improve function in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease


Sponsor

University of Sydney

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

May 6, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 7 YearssMax Age: 20 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease of any type; aged 7-20 years; restricted dorsiflexion range of motion

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Previous surgery to foot or ankle, recent ankle sprain or fracture to either foot, stretching program within last 2 months.

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Interventions

Night casting and stretching group: removable plaster casts worn at night for 8 hours, every night for 4 weeks. Night casting is followed by a daily stretching program, conducted at home for 4 weeks.

Night casting and stretching group: removable plaster casts worn at night for 8 hours, every night for 4 weeks. Night casting is followed by a daily stretching program, conducted at home for 4 weeks.


Locations(1)

Australia

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