Evaluation of the Recovery Experienced by Patients After an Ankle Sprain Treated in the Emergency Department of Nantes University Hospital

Last updated: December 10, 2024
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Sprains

Treatment

Questionnaire

Clinical Study ID

NCT06657937
RC24_0524
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To evaluate the recovery experienced by patients with ankle sprains treated in the adult emergency department of Nantes University Hospital.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient over 18 years of age

  • Presenting an isolated ankle sprain

  • Visiting Nantes CHU emergency department for this reason

  • Patient able to read and speak French

  • Patient covered by a social security scheme

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient > 70 years old

  • Patients requiring hospitalization following a visit to the emergency department

  • Any intercurrent pathology that may affect the management of the ankle sprain

  • Associated ankle fracture

  • Patients under legal protection.

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Questionnaire
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 28, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2025

Study Description

The aim of this study is therefore to establish the current situation by describing the practices of doctors working in the adult emergency department of the Nantes University Hospital regarding the initial treatment of ankle sprains, and to assess the rate of recovery experienced by patients one month after their trauma. This preliminary study may be pursued in the future, with a view to proposing new recommendations for the management of ankle sprains in the emergency department.

Connect with a study center

  • Nantes University Hospital

    Nantes, Loire-Atlantique 44000
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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