Return to Cross Country Skiing and Other Physical Activities After Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint

NCT07610330 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 980644
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 150
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Patients who have undergone arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint due to hallux valgus or hallux rigidus are invited to participate in this study, which aims to investigate how the foot functions after this operation. Patients between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of surgery are eligible to participate. Questionnaires will be distributed to assess current sports function compared with function prior to surgery. Particular focus will be placed on function during cross-country skiing.

Conditions

Hallux Rigidus; Hallux Valgus

Keywords

Return to sport; First metatarsophalangeal joint; Arthrodesis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Return to Cross country skiing

  At least 1 year after surgery

Interventions

Arthrodesis PROCEDURE

Arhtrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint at Oslo University Hospital, Martina Hansens Hospital, or Sørlandet Hospital within the past 1-5 years will be evaluated for enrollment

You may qualify if:

• Patients who has underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsofalangeal joint because of hallux rigidus or severe hallux valgus
• Patients at age 18-60 at the date of surgery
• At least one year follow-up, and maximum 5 years since surgery.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-Norwegian-speaking patients.
• Impaired walking function.
• Inability to cooperate.
• Concomitant osteotomy of other metatarsals.
• Revision arthrodeses.
• Patients undergoing follow-up or evaluation for pseudoarthrosis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Oslo University Hospital: lead
• Sorlandet Hospital HF: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hallux Rigidus; Hallux Valgus; Ankylosis

Interventions

Arthrodesis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Foot Deformities, Acquired; Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Joint Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Orthopedic Procedures; Surgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

• Elisabeth Ellingsen Husebye, MD, PhD, Prof.

  Oslo University Hospital

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Andreas Døble, MD

CONTACT

004795446020; anddoe@ous-hf.no

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Orthopedic Resident

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 20, 2026
• First Posted: May 27, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2027
• Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05