Status:
COMPLETED
Telehealth Delivered Physical Rehabilitation for an Ankle Sprain
Lead Sponsor:
Kyle Kosik
Conditions:
Ankle Sprains
Telerehabilitation
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A vast majority (75-85%) of ankle sprain patients treated in emergency departments (ED) receive pain medication and are not referred for physical rehabilitation. Therefore, purpose of this study is to...
Detailed Description
Musculoskeletal injuries account for 15% of all emergency department (ED) visits in the United States. More than 1 million people are treated in the ED every year for an ankle sprain; making it the mo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04520854
Start Date
January 1 2021
End Date
June 30 2025
Last Update
July 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536