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Telehealth Rehabilitation for Ankle Sprains

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Recruiting

Led By Kyle Kosik, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by Kyle Kosik

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Men and women between 15-35 years of age

Be younger than 65 years old

Must not have

Diagnosed with a concomitant injury (e.g., fracture)

Do not speak English.

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from 24-72 hours immediately post intervention at 1 month follow-up.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether a 2-week telehealth intervention can help improve ankle function compared to usual care (pain medication and no physical rehabilitation).

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men and women aged 15-35 who've been diagnosed with a mild to moderate acute lateral ankle sprain in the last 72 hours, haven't had recent lower extremity surgery or injuries affecting balance and gait, speak English, and have not received physical therapy referrals.

What is being tested?

The study compares usual care with a new telehealth protocol over two weeks. It aims to see if the telehealth approach improves function, reduces pain and medication use, enhances balance and range of motion, while also assessing patient-perceived barriers.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-drug interventions like physical rehabilitation via telehealth versus usual care practices, side effects are minimal but may include discomfort from exercise or technical issues related to using telehealth services.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 15 and 35 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been diagnosed with another injury, like a fracture.

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I do not speak English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention and change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention and change from immediately post intervention at 1 month.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at 24-72 hours immediately post intervention and change from immediately post intervention at 1 month. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)

Change in Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)

Change in Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: 2-week Telehealth ProtocolExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm will receive 5 live-video sessions. The first 2 live-video sessions will occur during the first week, last 20 minutes each and separated by 48-72 hours. The last 3 live-video sessions will occur during the second week, last 30-minutes each and separated by 24-48 hours.

Group II: 2-week Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

The usual care group will be used to reflect the current care provided to patients after discharged from the emergency department for an ankle sprain.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met