Assessment of barriers to clubfoot treatment in the state of Indiana

R
Robert Bielski

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
100 years and younger
All
Phase N/A
90 participants needed
1 Location

Overview


Investigate the various barriers that affect adherence to the Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment in the state of Indiana

To assess the impact of these barriers on the rate of missed or discontinued clinic visits within the first three months of treatment

Description

This study will be a prospective cohort study with a survey component. This study design involves recruiting patients who are in the first 3 months of treatment for clubfoot at the clinic, administering a questionnaire to assess potential barriers to treatment adherence, and then following up with the patients and reviewing their records to track their treatment adherence and clinical visits over the first 3 months of treatment.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    clubfoot
  • Age: - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • ·         Patients who are in the first 3 months of treatment for clubfoot using the Ponseti method and who will agree to participate in the study and provide verbal informed consent will be included in the cohort study.
Exclusion Criteria:
·         Patients who were initially treated by another institution
·         Patients who received any previous clubfoot treatment
·         Patients from other states
·         Patient with medical conditions that interfere with continuing the treatment

Updated on 01 Aug 2024. Study ID: 19139; ORTHO-IIR-19139
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