Morton NeuromaNCT00284414
Is Ultrasonography Comparable to MRI for the Detection of Morton Neuroma of the Foot?
A study testing Ultrasonography or MRI in people with Morton Neuroma, run by University Hospital, Ghent.
Trial summary
Patients with Morton neuroma of the foot will undergo either ultrasonography or MRI. The results will be compared. In case of surgery, the pathology report will be compared with the ultrasonographic or MRI findings. Which is the most reliable and specific: ultrasonography or MRI? Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Morton Neuroma
- What is being tested?
- Ultrasonography or MRI
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Morton neuroma of the foot
Who cannot join
- -
About this study
Patients with Morton neuroma of the foot will undergo either ultrasonography or MRI. The results will be compared.
In case of surgery, the pathology report will be compared with the ultrasonographic or MRI findings.
Which is the most reliable and specific: ultrasonography or MRI?
- Conditions
- Morton Neuroma
- Being tested
- Ultrasonography or MRI
- Medical subject headings
- Morton Neuroma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ultrasonography or MRIProcedure or surgery
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reliability and specificity of ultrasonography and MRI for detection of Morton neuroma of the foot
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2006 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Morton NeuromaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, GhentThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rene Verdonk, MD, PhD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Ghent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00284414
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2004/199
- Status last verified
- Jul 2021
- First submitted
- 30 Jan 2006
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Is Ultrasonography Comparable to MRI for the Detection of Morton Neuroma of the Foot?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00284414
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2004/199
- Conditions
- Morton Neuroma
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Withdrawn
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Patients with Morton neuroma of the foot will undergo either ultrasonography or MRI. The results will be compared.
In case of surgery, the pathology report will be compared with the ultrasonographic or MRI findings.
Which is the most reliable and specific: ultrasonography or MRI?
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Morton neuroma of the foot
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonography or MRI | Procedure or surgery | – |
Primary outcome
Reliability and specificity of ultrasonography and MRI for detection of Morton neuroma of the foot
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2021.
- Website University Hospital GhentLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rene Verdonk, MD, PhD principal investigator
University Hospital, Ghent
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ultrasonography or MRI in people with Morton Neuroma, run by University Hospital, Ghent.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reliability and specificity of ultrasonography and MRI for detection of Morton neuroma of the foot. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jul 2021.