CompletedNot Applicable

Therapeutic Low Laser Therapy and Kinesio Taping for Lateral Ankle Sprain

Pakistan62 participantsStarted 2024-11-24

Plain-language summary

HYPOTHESIS Null Hypothesis (H0): There is no significant effect of therapeutic low laser therapy and kinesio taping in patients with grade 1 \& 2 lateral ankle sprain. Alternative Hypothesis (HA): There is a significant effect of therapeutic low laser therapy and kinesio taping in patients with grade 1 \& 2 lateral ankle sprain.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants are of both genders * Patients age will be from 20-40 years * Sub-acute ankle sprains (\<2 weeks post-injury) * Grade 1\& 2 lateral ankle sprains * A clinical diagnosis of at least one prior severe ankle sprain is required * Sensations of the ankle joint that it may "give way", recurrent sprain, or "looseness" * A score of Identification of Functional Ankle Instability of at least 11 (if both sides are equal, the lower functional side will be chosen) * Not allergic to KT Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of prior injury to the back, hip, knee, or severe injury to the ankle in the last two years * Systemic diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetics, Neuropathies * Ankle fracture, subluxation, dislocation * The patient has received an intra-articular steroid injection in any recent operation of either of the two lower limbs. * Psychological disorders * Any spinal surgery

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

Foot and Ankle Disability Index

Timeframe: Baseline and at 12 weeks

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and at 12 weeks

RANGE OF MOTION

Timeframe: Baseline and at 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07235943

SponsorUniversity of Lahore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-22

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 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.