Status:

COMPLETED

Approach to Ankle Sprains in the Emergency Department

Lead Sponsor:

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Conditions:

Ankle Sprains

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term effects of routinely applied agents on pain and joint range of motion (ROM) in ankle sprains presenting to the emergency department (ED).

Detailed Description

It is aimed to examine the effects of intravenous (IV) 50 mg dexketoprofen, IV ibuprofen 400mg and IV paracetamol 10 mg on pain and joint range of motion. To determine the effects of these agents on p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18 years and older who present to the emergency department within the first 72 hours after ankle sprain.
  • Grade 1 (mild) and Grade 2 (moderate) ankle sprains.
  • Exclusion of fractures and dislocations (after X-ray according to Ottawa rules).
  • Absence of muscle-tendon ruptures.
  • Absence of vascular and nerve injuries.
  • Absence of open wounds and burns.
  • Stable vital signs.
  • Patients who provide written and verbal consent.

Exclusion

  • Patients who did not present to the emergency department within the first 72 hours after ankle sprain.
  • Grade 3 (severe) ankle sprains.
  • Multiple traumas.
  • Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
  • Ankle fractures and dislocations.
  • Forensic cases.
  • History of previous ankle surgery or fracture.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06563271

Start Date

December 1 2023

End Date

June 1 2024

Last Update

August 20 2024

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Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 38000