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Braces versus proprioceptive exercise for the secondary prevention of ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial.

Conditions
Recurrent ankle sprains
Registration Number
NL-OMON23783
Lead Sponsor
VU University medical center
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
476
Inclusion Criteria

Individuals who have sustained an ankle sprain within the past two months, and who are currently being treated for that injury by either a physiotherapist, physician, sports physician, or orthopaedic surgeon are eligible for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with ankle fractures.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary outcome measures will be incidence of ankle sprain recurrences.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary outcome measures include recurrence severity, residual complaints (pain, feeling of instability), and knowledge and attitude regarding the prevention of ankle sprain recurrences.
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