Using ultrasound to assess ankle sprains
Evaluation of the Value of Systematic Ultrasound in the Initial Assessment of Ankle Sprain on Functional Prognosis At 3 Months in the General Population: Pilot Observational Study (PFEEC)
This study is testing if using ultrasound scans during follow-up visits can help people with ankle sprains recover better and avoid long-term problems like pain and instability.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hopital Nord Franche-Comte Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bletterans) |
| Trial ID | NCT06856889 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of systematic ultrasound scans during the re-evaluation of ankle sprains. It focuses on patients who have been clinically diagnosed with an ankle sprain and are undergoing a follow-up assessment between 3 to 6 days post-injury. The goal is to determine if the use of ultrasound at this stage can lead to better long-term outcomes, such as reduced chronic pain and instability. The study will track patient progress over a three-month period following the initial trauma.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 15 and older who have been diagnosed with an ankle sprain and are returning for a follow-up assessment within 3 to 6 days of the injury.
Not a fit: Patients with medial sprains, recurrent sprains within the last six months, or those with confirmed fractures will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved management and recovery outcomes for patients with ankle sprains.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound in assessing musculoskeletal injuries is established, this specific approach in ankle sprains is less commonly evaluated, making it a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of ankle sprain made during a preliminary prior consultation * Patients undergoing re-evaluation of sprain severity, between D3 and D6 of trauma Exclusion Criteria: * Medial sprain * Sprain recurrence \<6 months * Age \< 15 years * Radiographic fracture confirmed on an X-ray performed between initial diagnosis and re-evaluation visit * History of hyperlaxity syndrome
Where this trial is running
Bletterans
- Maison Médicale des Bords de Seille — Bletterans, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elodie Bouvier
- Email: elodie.bouvier@hnfc.fr
- Phone: +33384983570
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.