Effectiveness of a Telerehabilitation Program in Ankle Sprain (NCT05217173) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of a Telerehabilitation Program in Ankle Sprain
Mexico82 participantsStarted 2022-02-01
Plain-language summary
Ankle sprain is the most common sprain. Their care entails a high cost due to the incapacity for work that it generates. An early and timely intervention for the treatment of ankle sprain reduces the days of disability and functional recovery is faster. Strategies must be generated to provide timely care in rehabilitation. Telerehabilitation is a viable option to partially solve this problem. The purpose of this study is evaluate the effectiveness of functional ankle recovery after a telerehabilitation program in patients with sprain in the first level of care. Material and method: Controlled clinical trial, 92 subjects with grade 1 and 2 ankle sprain will be included; they will be divided into two groups, with randomized allocation. One group will receive usual care (n = 41) for ankle sprain and another will receive regular care plus telerehabilitation (n = 41) through a digital platform course, it will consist of video and written instructions. Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) will be measured at baseline and weekly, until completing 4 weeks. Group experience: The group is trained for the development of the contents and the rehabilitation program, with clinical experience in evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of ankle sprain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Beneficiaries of the Mexican Institute of Social Security
* Patients with grade 1 and 2 ankle sprain, and are within the first 72 hours of presenting it
* Over 18 years of age and under 61 (this age group is susceptible to receiving monetary transfers for medical disability due to being of working age).
* Who have formal employment with susceptibility to receive medical disability.
* That they agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent.
* With a diagnosis of ankle sprain for the first time.
* That they have and know how to use a cell phone or computer, as well as its use with the internet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- With a history of previous ankle sprain.
* With time greater than 72 hours after starting with the ankle sprain.
* Patients with neurological disorders.
* Patients who cannot read or write.
* Retired patients.
* With leg or foot ulcers.
* Users of steroids administered orally or intravenously.
* Pre-existing and concomitant ankle arthritis or history of significant ipsilateral or contralateral lower extremity injury / condition, eg. lower extremity joint prostheses, or central or peripheral neurological disorders.
* Fibromyalgia
* Neuromuscular plaque disease
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
1
Ankle functionality perceived by the patient with foot and ankle ability measure
Timeframe: Within the first 72 hours of starting with the ankle sprain (baseline measurement) and thereafter, every week (for 4 weeks), until one month after entering the study
2
Days of incapacity for work indicated by the doctor
Timeframe: They will be quantified from the first day after presenting the ankle sprain, until completing 4 weeks after being admitted to the study.