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Does Performing a Composite Test 3 Months Post-operatively Reduce the Risk of Failure to Return to Sport After Lateral Ankle Ligamentoplasty?

This study aims to discover if a particular test (called ANKLE-GO) performed three months after surgery for ankle instability can help people return to their sport without re-injuring their ankle. Ankle sprains are very common, and many people experience ongoing instability, especially if they return to sports too soon. While surgery can help, some people still have problems or don't get back to their desired activity level. This research wants to see if this new test, along with personalised physiotherapy, can accurately predict a safe return to sport and reduce the risk of further issues, potentially offering a better way to guide recovery for those who've had ankle surgery.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac

Enrolment target

116

Start

17 May 2024

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2027

Ankle Injuries

What is this study about?

Ankle sprains happen all the time, and unfortunately, almost half of the people who sprain their ankle end up with ongoing problems, like their ankle feeling unstable. Returning to sports too quickly after an ankle injury can make these problems worse. While experts agree that certain things need to be checked before you go back to sport, there isn't a widely agreed-upon test or set of tests to make sure it's really safe. Even after surgery to fix a wobbly ankle, some people still struggle to get back to their sport or re-injure their ankle.

This study is trying to find a better way to help people who've had ankle surgery get back to their chosen sport safely. It's looking at a new, special test package called ANKLE-GO. The main goal is to see if this test, when done three months after surgery, can accurately predict if you'll be able to return to your sport at the same level as before, and if it can lower your chances of re-injuring your ankle.

Researchers will compare two groups of people: one group will receive personalised physiotherapy tailored to their needs and progress using the ANKLE-GO test, while the other group will receive the usual physiotherapy care. By comparing the results, the study hopes to show whether using this new test can lead to better outcomes for people recovering from ankle surgery and help prevent future problems.

Key takeaways

Aims to improve safe return to sport after ankle surgery.
Compares personalised physiotherapy with standard care.
Investigating a new test (ANKLE-GO) to predict recovery.
Focuses on people who regularly play sports.
Could help reduce future ankle injuries.

Who may be eligible?

To be considered for this study, you would need to have ongoing ankle instability that hasn't improved with other treatments, and you've recently had surgery to fix the ligaments in your ankle. You also need to be someone who regularly plays sports, at least twice a week. You must be between 18 and 50 years old and able to read, write, and understand French.

There are some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. For example, if you are under 18 or over 50, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, if you have certain legal protections in place, can't understand what you're agreeing to, or have had other ankle surgeries or treatments that might affect your recovery from this specific surgery, you wouldn't be able to take part. Refusing to participate or having difficulty giving your permission would also mean you couldn't join.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Have you had surgery for chronic ankle instability?
Do you play sport at least twice a week?
Are you between 18 and 50 years old?
Can you read and understand French?
Are you not pregnant or breastfeeding?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

The study involves different physiotherapy approaches: either a new, personalised plan guided by a specific test (ANKLE-GO) or the standard physiotherapy you'd usually receive. You would attend regular physiotherapy sessions as part of your recovery. There will be assessments, including the ANKLE-GO test for those in that group, at specific points after your surgery. The exact number of visits and the full duration of your participation would be explained during the consent process, but generally, it focuses on your recovery in the months following your ankle ligament surgery.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study might offer you the benefit of a more tailored approach to your physiotherapy, potentially helping you return to sport more safely and reducing your risk of re-injury. However, there's always a possibility that the new approach might not be more effective than standard care, or that you could still experience a re-injury. Any intervention carries a small risk, but the researchers will closely monitor your progress. Remember, you can choose to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Clinique du Sport Bordeaux Merignac
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Mérignac, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'chronic ankle instability'?

This means your ankle feels wobbly or gives way often, even after an ankle sprain has healed.

What is 'lateral ankle ligament repair surgery'?

This is an operation to fix the stretchy tissues (ligaments) on the outside of your ankle that help keep it stable.

What is the ANKLE-GO test?

This is a special package of tests designed to check if your ankle is strong and stable enough for you to safely return to sports after surgery.

Will I know which treatment I'm getting?

The study will tell you if you are receiving the personalised physiotherapy using the ANKLE-GO test or the usual physiotherapy care.

Does this study involve new medication?

No, this study is about different types of physiotherapy and assessment, not new medicines.

How to find out more

Guillaume Cordier, MD

docteurcordier@yahoo.fr +33556181724 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.