Ankle Muscle Power Program to Help Return to Duty After an Ankle Fracture

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This single-site interventional trial at the University of Kentucky compares two standardized rehabilitation programs after surgical fixation of an ankle fracture: the Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) program plus standard care versus standard care alone. The study will measure feasibility outcomes (adherence, treatment fidelity, recruitment, retention, and acceptability) as well as muscle function outcomes including plantar flexor rate of torque development, ankle power during gait and stair tasks, physical performance tests, and patient-reported outcomes. Researchers plan predefined feasibility targets (for example, 80% adherence and 90% fidelity) to determine whether the AMP program can be scaled into clinical practice. The trial enrolls adults 18–50 years old and requires in-person therapy sessions and follow-up visits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-50 years old
* Acute orthopedic injury to the ankle requiring surgical fixation
* Must have stable address and phone number to schedule follow up contact visits
* English speaking
* BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of chronic pain defined as pain lasting more than 3 months and bothersome at least half the days over the past 6 months that started before the fracture
* Moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
* Initial treatment requiring amputation
* Spinal cord injury
* Unable to speak or read English
* History of schizophrenia, dementia, neurologic disorder with peripheral dysfunction, or other psychotic disorder based upon medical record or patient self-report
* Any chronic conditions that would limit their ability to participate in an intervention
* Multiple trauma that prevents engaging in intervention
* Pregnant
* Unable to participate in or complete in-person follow up visits or therapy sessions
* In Physical Therapy at the start of the intervention.
* Use of an assistive device to walk for community ambulation
* Prior lower extremity fracture within the past 2 years

Where it's running

• University of Kentucky
  Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Principal Investigator — University of Kentucky
• Study coordinator: Research Associate Senior
• Email: delong2@uky.edu
• Phone: 859-323-5438

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.