Comparison of two bone graft methods in correction of flatfoot in children

Comparing the efficacy and complications of using tricortical iliac wing autograft versus tricortical patellar allograft in lateral column lengthening for correction of pediatric flexible flatfeet: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250811066828N1

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-10-09

Start date

2025-06-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

. Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)

Interventions

Intervention 1: ??Standing anteroposterior, lateral, and medial oblique radiographs will be obtained from all patients before surgery. A lateral incision will be made on the foot, with careful protec

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

8 Years to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 8 and 14 years Flexible flatfoot diagnosed by clinical examination Presence of clinical symptoms such as foot pain during activity, limping, or difficulty performing sports Symptoms not adequately controlled by conservative (non-surgical) treatments

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of previous foot surgery Adhesion between foot bones observed on radiographs History of infection in the affected foot History of fracture in the hindfoot bones of the affected foot

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rate of bone union following corrective surgery for severe flexible flatfoot in children, comparing the use of autograft from the iliac wing versus allograft from the patella and wedge graft. Timepoint: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-surgery, 3 months post-surgery, 6 months post-surgery, 12 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: The primary outcome (bone union and complications) will be assessed using radiographic evaluation for bone union and clinical examination for complications.	—

Measure

Time frame

Rate of bone union following corrective surgery for severe flexible flatfoot in children, comparing the use of autograft from the iliac wing versus allograft from the patella and wedge graft. Timepoint: Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-surgery, 3 months post-surgery, 6 months post-surgery, 12 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: The primary outcome (bone union and complications) will be assessed using radiographic evaluation for bone union and clinical examination for complications.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in foot function and pain relief, assessed by clinical examination and patient-reported outcomes. Timepoint: Before surgery, and at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Pain will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); surgical complications will be evaluated by clinical examination and postoperative imaging (X-ray); functional outcome and quality of life will be assessed using standard clinical and patient-reported outcome measures.	—

Measure

Time frame

Improvement in foot function and pain relief, assessed by clinical examination and patient-reported outcomes. Timepoint: Before surgery, and at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Pain will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); surgical complications will be evaluated by clinical examination and postoperative imaging (X-ray); functional outcome and quality of life will be assessed using standard clinical and patient-reported outcome measures.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHossein Aslani

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Dr_aslani73@yahoo.com+98 41 3389 3336

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026