Recruiting NA Ankle Fractures

New treatment option for Ankle Fractures

Official title Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06370325

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, wherein the intervention group will undergo NMES five days a week beginning three weeks postoperative and lasting for ten weeks. Both the control and intervention groups will start standard physical therapy six weeks postoperative.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 70

You may be able to join if

  • Capable and willing to provide informed consent
  • Undergoing a procedure that involves repairing an ankle fracture.

You likely can't join if

  • Patients with medical histories that include:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Chronic corticosteroid use
  • Implanted electrical devices
  • Neurological disorders
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Capable and willing to provide informed consent
  • Undergoing a procedure that involves repairing an ankle fracture.
What rules you out
  • Patients with medical histories that include:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Chronic corticosteroid use
  • Implanted electrical devices
  • Neurological disorders
  • Non-ambulatory status
  • Recent surgery (within the last 3 months) that is not related to the study
  • Scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future
  • Epilepsy
  • Diagnosed with cancer
  • Have suffered acute trauma or recently have had a surgical procedure (not related to the study)
  • Have cardiac problems or cardiac disease
  • Have an abdominal hernia
  • Have venous thrombosis

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • New York, New York, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.