Can the Phoenix Sign be Elicited With D5W

Part of paid clinical trials in Marietta, Georgia.

Sponsor
US Neuropathy Centers
Study ID
NCT07568470
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Drop Foot

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Infiltration of D5W — DRUG
    There is no other intervention.

Study Details

To determine if the Phoenix sign can be reliably elicited with non-guided subcutaneous infiltration of D5W (5% Dextrose in Water) in patients with subclinical weakness of the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) muscle.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 10, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2026
Completion
Jan 15, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
600 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC

Arms

  • Experimental: Infiltration of D5W
    3 cc's of D5W will be infiltrated subcutaneously at the level of the fibular neck to see if there is any improvement in dorsiflexion strength at 4 and 10 minutes post infiltration.

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in motor strength of dorsiflexion of the anterior and lateral compartments of the lower extremity [ Time Frame: From enrollment to end of their treatment at 1 day ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
US Neuropathy CentersMariettaGeorgia30067-

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