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Osteoarthritis in the joint where the big toe joins

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the rest of the foot can hurt

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and cause the joint to become stiff and swollen.

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This is often worse when walking

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and can make it difficult to do your usual activities.

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The BigToe trial is trying

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to find out whether special inserts that go

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inside your shoes can help people

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with painful big toe osteoarthritis.

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Shoe inserts are commonly used

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to treat big toe osteoarthritis

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and can be made from different materials.

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We want to find out if using certain materials help people

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living with painful big toe osteoarthritis.

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If you decide to take part

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you will be put in one of two groups.

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One group will use one type of shoe insert

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and the other group will use the other type.

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These shoe inserts look similar

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but are made with different materials.

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To keep the trial fair neither you nor your healthcare provider 

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can choose which group you will be in.

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There is an equal chance of receiving either shoe insert.

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You will be given your own individual information about

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looking after your osteoarthritis

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including what types of shoes might help.

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The trial has been designed to be as simple as possible.

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This means you won't need to come back

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for another appointment.

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We will send you a short questionnaire five times over the next year

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asking you about your pain levels and general health.

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If you'd like more information, please get in touch

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with the BigToe team who will be happy to help.