Using ultrasound to assess the severity of lateral 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 observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound in diagnosing the severity of lateral ankle sprains. It hypothesizes that ultrasound can provide better characterization of the injury and identify complications that may be missed during a physical examination. Patients will undergo clinical assessments, ultrasound, and MRI within the first month of injury to compare the diagnostic capabilities of these methods. The study seeks to establish the value of ultrasound in determining the severity of ankle sprains and its potential advantages over traditional clinical assessments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* First ankle sprain with sport or work disability

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with fractures, dislocation or hyperlaxity
* Previous ankle sprain

Where it's running

• CHU Saint-Etienne
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas NERI, MD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
• Study coordinator: Thomas NERI, MD
• Email: thomas.neri@chu-st-etienne.fr
• Phone: (0)477127849

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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.