Assessment of the Quality of Life of Patients Visiting the Emergency Department of the Saint-Brieuc Hospital Following an Ankle Sprain

NCT07054892 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2024_CHSB_EntoQuaVie2024-A02526-41
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 176
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Lateral ankle sprains account for nearly 6,500 emergency department visits per day in France. They are clinically classified into three grades, which can be assessed approximately 3-5 days after an acute sprain. However, this classification remains somewhat approximate, with only mild and severe sprains being reliably identified. When it comes to immobilization, if weight-bearing is possible, treatment options include an elastic ankle brace for mild sprains, taping, or a semi-rigid orthosis known as a "stabilizing" brace. It is worth noting that, according to Rodineau and Besch, the preferred form of immobilization is the semi-rigid orthosis. In cases of severe sprains where weight-bearing is not possible, rigid immobilization may be used. To date, few thesis-level studies have focused on trauma care and the outpatient follow-up of ankle sprains. Two studies from the early 2010s assessed general practice management of trauma using questionnaires-one in Seine-Maritime and another in Bouches-du-Rhône. The latter study found that 96.7% of surveyed physicians reported managing all types of sprains. In the Seine-Maritime study, half of the physicians systematically followed up on ankle sprains, while the other half only did so if the patient's condition worsened. It was also found that nearly 47% of physicians referred their patients directly to emergency departments. This pathway was more frequently chosen by urban practitioners or those without specific training in trauma care. Except in certain predefined cases depending on the hospital, there is currently no systematic follow-up for ankle sprains in emergency departments. Most patients are redirected toward follow-up in outpatient care. The objective of this research project is to assess the recovery of baseline quality of life in participants who consulted the emergency department of Saint-Brieuc for an ankle sprain, three months after the injury. The evaluation will take into account the type of follow-up care (physician, physiotherapist) as well as the severity of the sprain.

Conditions

Ankle Injuries; Treatment Outcome

Keywords

ankle injuries; emergency department; patient follow-up

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• FAAM ADL questionnaire

  The FAAM-ADL questionnaire is the first subscale of the FAAM questionnaire. It consists of 21 items and is used to assess activities of daily living. Each item is rated on a scale from 0 to 4 (0: unable to perform the activity; 4: no difficulty performing the activity).

  At inclusion in the study and 3 months later

Study Arms (1)

Participants with ankle sprain

Participants presenting to the emergency department of Saint-Brieuc for an ankle sprain

Behavioral: FAAM - Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Subscale

Interventions

FAAM - Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Subscale BEHAVIORAL

The FAAM score is scientifically validated and allows for the assessment of foot and ankle functional ability

Participants with ankle sprain

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants presenting to the emergency department of Saint-Brieuc for an ankle sprain.

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Ankle trauma
• Initial consultation at the emergency department of Saint-Brieuc

You may not qualify if:

• Surgical treatment following the trauma
• Fracture resulting from the trauma
• Ligament or bone injury to either lower limb (knee, hip, ankle) occurring within 6 months prior to the trauma
• Injury to another joint during the trauma with functional impairment
• Adult under legal protection (guardianship, trusteeship, or judicial protection) or deprived of liberty
• Pregnant woman

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Brieuc: lead

Study Sites (1)

Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Brieuc - Paimpol - Tréguier

Saint-Brieuc, 22000, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries; Emergencies

Interventions

Activities of Daily Living

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Central Study Contacts

Alexandre CAILLAUD

CONTACT

(0)6 98 82 20 77; caillaud.alexandre1998@wanadoo.fr

Sylvain GEFFROY

CONTACT

sylvain.geffroy.pro@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 27, 2025
• First Posted: July 8, 2025
• Study Start: April 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2025
• Study Completion: October 1, 2025
• Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

FR (1)