Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Clubfoot. A Prospective Observational Study

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This prospective cohort study aims to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children aged 2 to 15 years with congenital clubfoot, treated primarily according to the Ponseti method. The study will assess HRQoL using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0) and clinical outcomes using the PBS Clubfoot Score (PBS). Participants will be followed for 2 and 5 years to evaluate changes in HRQoL and clinical function. The primary objective is to understand the long-term impact of clubfoot and its treatment on patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 2
Maximum Age: 15
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Children aged 2 to 15 years diagnosed with congenital clubfoot.

• Undergoing treatment or follow-up at Drammen Hospital.

• Both unilateral and bilateral cases included.

• Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians.

Locations
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Norway
Vestreviken
RECRUITING
Drammen
Contact Information
Primary
Per Reidar Høiness, MD PhD
prhoines@gmail.com
+47 97527911
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2030-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

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