Clinical trials
Ankle Injuries clinical trials
Below are recruiting ankle injuries clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 38 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07287969Enrolling by invitation
Safety of reusing walking boot parts for foot and ankle injuries
This study compares the safety of reusing walking boot parts (like the sole or liner) versus using brand-new ones for people healing from a recent foot or ankle injury. It's for people who can walk on their own and only need the boot for a short time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 1–17 - NCT05729542Recruiting
Suture button vs Fibulink for acute ankle ligament injury
This study compares two different surgical devices used to fix a torn ankle ligament (called the syndesmosis) after an ankle fracture. If you may need surgery for this specific injury, the results could help show which device leads to better recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06499935Recruiting
Taping for ankle instability in athletes
This study tests whether taping can change how pressure is distributed on your foot while playing sports. It may help if you have long-term ankle instability from past sprains.
BeirutAges 18–28 - NCT07188363Recruiting
Ankle Ligament Surgery Study
This trial is a study of people who have had ankle ligament surgery. It aims to learn more about how these surgeries work and help future patients.
Paris, ParisAges 7 years+ - NCT06780202RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid to reduce opioid use after foot/ankle surgery
This study tests whether a steroid medicine called Medrol Dosepak can help reduce the need for opioid painkillers after foot or ankle surgery. If you are having foot or ankle surgery at Emory and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–95 - NCT07470021Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after ankle surgery
This study tests whether a numbing injection around the ankle nerves before surgery can reduce pain and help you recover faster after ankle arthroscopy. It is for people having this keyhole surgery and staying in the hospital for a short time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06898554Recruiting
Understanding Ankle Control in Athletes with Unstable Ankles
This trial studies how your brain and spinal cord control your ankle if you have chronic ankle instability (a long-term wobbly ankle). It is for athletes between 18 and 25 who play team sports and have had repeated ankle sprains.
IstanbulAges 18–25 - NCT06868316Recruiting
Sound-guided walking training for chronic ankle instability
This study tests whether using sound cues while walking can improve balance and ankle stability in people with chronic ankle instability. You may be eligible if you have had repeated ankle sprains and a feeling of your ankle "giving way" in the last 6 months.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–45 - NCT07219095Recruiting
Dance Mental Health App for Injured Teens
This trial tests a mental health app (SuperBetter) for teens who dance and have a leg injury. It aims to help them cope and stay positive while recovering.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 13–18 - NCT04999904Recruiting
Balance training on uneven treadmill for unstable ankles
This study tests a special balance and movement training program on an uneven treadmill to improve ankle stability. It may help people whose ankles “give way” or keep getting sprained, but it requires specific timing after an ankle sprain and the ability to attend sessions for about 6 weeks.
Oceanside, CaliforniaAges 18–49 - NCT05785533Recruiting
Mobile app for recovery after recent ankle sprains
This trial tests whether a smartphone “recovery guidance” app can help children and young adults heal after a recent ankle inversion injury. It may help with home recovery steps and decision-making during the first days after injury.
London, OntarioAges 12–30 - NCT07620015Recruiting
Turkish Ankle Fracture Recovery Measure Validation Study
This study is testing a questionnaire (in Turkish) that measures how well people recover after ankle fractures. Researchers want to make sure the questionnaire accurately reflects your recovery progress, whether you had surgery or wore a cast.
KyreniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06395714Recruiting
Testing recovery after ankle ligament surgery
This study tests whether a special test done 3 months after ankle ligament surgery helps people get back to sports more safely. It is for active adults who had surgery for chronic ankle instability.
MérignacAges 18–50 - NCT06832111Recruiting
Taping for balance and ankle awareness
This study tests whether kinesio taping can improve balance and ankle position sense in healthy young adults. If you are between 18 and 25, have no ankle or knee injuries in the last year, and no chronic health issues, you may qualify.
Istanbul, BüyükçekmeceAges 18–25 - NCT07054892Recruiting
Ankle sprain: how it affects your daily life
This study checks how an ankle sprain affects your daily life and well-being. If you came to the Saint-Brieuc emergency room with a twisted or sprained ankle (no broken bone or need for surgery), researchers will ask you about your recovery and quality of life over time.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07335133Recruiting
Recovery from ankle arthroscopy surgery
This trial studies how patients recover after ankle arthroscopy (a minimally invasive surgery to look inside the ankle joint). It may help doctors learn what to expect during recovery.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT06576687Enrolling by invitation
Brain and nerve study for ankle instability
This study looks at how your brain and nerves control balance if you've had ankle sprains or feel your ankle giving way. Healthy people and those with ankle problems are invited to help researchers understand ankle instability better.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–45 - NCT06419920Recruiting
Prosthetic performance enhancement trial
This study tests whether a new prosthetic foot can help people with a lower-limb amputation walk better. You will use your current foot and the new foot, and we will measure how well you walk.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07721792Recruiting
Study on advanced braces for leg injuries
This study tests a new type of leg brace for people who currently use an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) to help with walking or daily activities after a lower leg injury. The goal is to see if the new brace works better and is more comfortable.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06244511Recruiting
Balance Exercises for Chronic Ankle Instability
This study compares two types of balance exercises (standing on one leg vs. standing on both legs) to see which works better for people with long-term ankle instability. If you have chronic ankle weakness after a sprain at least 6 months ago, this trial may help improve your balance and confidence.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07401095Recruiting
BioBrace for Arthroscopic Ankle Ligament Repair
This trial is for people who need a first-time arthroscopic Brostrom repair to fix a loose ankle ligament. It uses a special material called BioBrace to help the repair heal better.
Greenfield, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT03857945Recruiting
Training to prevent falls after foot or ankle surgery
This trial studies whether teaching people to use mobility devices before surgery can lower the chance of falling afterward. It’s for adults having planned (elective) one-sided foot or ankle surgery and who will need limited walking after surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06901141Enrolling by invitation
Kinesio Tape for Balance, Ankle, and Jumping
This study tests whether different types of kinesio tape (a flexible tape placed on the skin) can improve balance, ankle function, and jumping ability in healthy young adults. It may help you if you are a physiotherapy student looking to understand how taping affects movement.
Istanbul, BüyükçekmeceAges 18–25 - NCT03643926Recruiting
Arthroscopic vs open surgery for ankle instability
This trial compares two surgical approaches to treat ongoing ankle “giving way” or instability. It aims to find which method works better for people whose ankle instability has lasted at least several months.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ankle injuries?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 38 recruiting ankle injuries studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a ankle injuries trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a ankle injuries trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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