Early Prescription of Radiography Using the Ottawa Ankle Rules by a Nurse in the Management of Is… (NCT04021511) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Early Prescription of Radiography Using the Ottawa Ankle Rules by a Nurse in the Management of Isolated Ankle Trauma
France63 participantsStarted 2019-07-16
Plain-language summary
The study will be conducted in 2 phases (A and B) using two different groups of patients in order to prove that an early prescription of radiography using the Ottawa Ankle Rules by a nurse practitioner could shorten length of stay of a patient suffering from ankle trauma at the Hospital Center of Saint-Brieuc.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* With closed ankle injury less than 10 days old
* Affiliation to the national health insurance
* Written informed consent must be obtained
Exclusion Criteria:
* Trauma dating more than 10 days
* Patient not affiliated to the national health insurance
* X-ray performed before patient admission
* Other trauma than an isolated trauma of the ankle
* Injury other than ankle injury : calcaneus, toes, and Achilles' tendon
* Paraplegic or quadriplegic patient
* Previous admission to the Emergency Department for the same traumatic event
* Patient already included in the PARIAO study
* Isolated skin injury / isolated superficial injury
* Ankle fracture or obvious deformation
* Neuro-vascular deficit
* Mental disorder
* Adults legally protected (under judicial protection, guardianship, or supervision), persons deprived of their liberty
* Excessive alcoholization or intoxication by other psychoactive substances (physician's decision)
* Uncooperative patient
* Pregnancy in progress
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Time spent in emergency departement
Timeframe: through study completion, between 2 and 3 months