Telehealth rehabilitation for ankle sprains

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 study aims to improve access to physical rehabilitation for patients with ankle sprains by delivering care through telehealth. It compares a 2-week telehealth intervention to usual care, focusing on subjective function, physical impairments, medication consumption, and patient feedback. The hypothesis is that participants receiving telehealth will experience less pain and disability, improved balance and ankle range of motion, reduced medication use, and overall positive feedback compared to those receiving standard care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All race and ethnic groups
* Men and women between 15-35 years of age
* Discharged from an ED within 72 hours of being diagnosed with a grade 1 or 2 acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and not receiving a physical therapy referral from their treating physician will be enrolled. A LAS will be defined as an incident in which the rearfoot was inverted and resulted in a combination of pain, swelling and time lost from activity for at least one day.
* Participants with or without a prior history of an ankle sprain will be included unless the most recent injury occurred within six months prior to enrollment. Participants with a prior history of ankle sprain will only be included if the most recent injury occurred beyond six months prior to enrollment: 1) to ensure they recovered and returned to their normal activity; 2) to ensure they are experiencing acute rather than chronic symptoms; 3) to ensure they are all exposed to similar treatment options.All race and ethnic groups will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with a concomitant injury (e.g., fracture)
* History of lower extremity surgery, or conditions other than an ankle sprain that affect balance and gait
* Do not speak English.

Where it's running

• University of Kentucky
  Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kyle Kosik, Ph.D. — University of Kentucky
• Study coordinator: Kyle Kosik, Ph.D.
• Email: Kyle.kosik@uky.edu
• Phone: 859-323-9850

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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.