Follow up of Patients After a Visit to Tourcoing Emergency Department for an Ankle Sprain (NCT04114552) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Follow up of Patients After a Visit to Tourcoing Emergency Department for an Ankle Sprain
France112 participantsStarted 2019-10-15
Plain-language summary
Ankle sprain is very common. In France, its daily incidence is estimated at 6000. It often causes pain, a temporary period of disability and can results in recurrence and chronic ankle instability. Therefore, an early management and follow up treatment is necessary. Now, functional treatment is clinically the treatment strategy of choice for ankle sprain. It is based on rest, ice, compression, elevation and can use a functional support (like an ankle brace). To evaluate gravity and improve management, a clinical assessment delayed between 4 and 5 days post injury is necessary.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Consulted for ankle trauma as primary reason Agreeing to participate in the telephone survey 6 weeks after trauma Affiliation in a social security scheme
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients deprived of liberty Patients with an unbalanced psychiatric disease If consultation delayed 48 hours due to trauma Patients with fracture Patients with Chopart or Lisfranc injury Pregnant women People who do not speak French
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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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Rate of patients who received a five days post injury new clinical assessment