First-degree Ankle Sprains

NCT06645262 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: A2024
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Grade I ankle sprains are common, especially among athletes, women, teenagers, and physically active individuals. While over a million cases are reported annually, this represents only half of the total occurrences. These injuries can lead to complications like chronic ankle instability or osteoarthritis. Treatment often involves conservative methods, including the PRICEMMS protocol (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation, modalities, medication, and support), while surgery is reserved for severe cases. Therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation play a key role in recovery. The Bowen technique, effective for other musculoskeletal issues, has not yet been extensively studied for Grade I ankle sprains.

Conditions

Ankle Sprain 1St Degree

Keywords

ankle sprain; Bowen technique

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Subjective assessment of pain intensity

  Measured on a numerical scale ranging from 0 to 10

  3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

In this group, the intervention will consist of cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and the Bowen technique.

Other: Cryotherapy

Control Group

In this group, the intervention will consist of cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and manual massage.

Other: Cryotherapy

Interventions

Cryotherapy OTHER

cryotherapy, therapeutic exercises, the use of braces, and the Bowen technique.

Also known as: cryotheraphy, braces, Bowen technique

Control Group; Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Weeks+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The sample is a convenience sample and will include individuals diagnosed with Grade I acute ankle sprain who present for examination at the specified institutions. After a proper diagnosis, confirmation of inclusion in the study, and signed ethical consent for participation in the research, randomization of participants will be conducted using an electronic number generator on the website www.randomizer.org/form:htm.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals diagnosed with Grade I acute ankle sprain confirmed by a specialist physician in radiology,
• Age of participants ≥ 18 years,
• Individuals of both sexes

You may not qualify if:

• Recurrent ankle injury,
• Acute ankle sprains of Grade II and III,
• Presence of other physical and/or mental health issues.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Rehabilitation Centre Zivot: lead

Study Sites (1)

Rehabilitation Centre Život

Mostar, 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries

Interventions

Cryotherapy; Braces

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment; Equipment and Supplies

Central Study Contacts

Darko Bilić, mag.fizio.

CONTACT

+38763318139; darkobilic@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 3 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 14, 2024
• First Posted: October 16, 2024
• Study Start: June 12, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2024
• Study Completion: December 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Locations

BO (1)