Compression therapy for ankle swelling after surgery or injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a compression bandage or sleeve helps reduce swelling after ankle surgery or a broken ankle, and whether it helps you recover faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had ankle, mid-foot, or hindfoot surgery (like fusion or fracture repair), or you are being treated for a broken ankle without surgery.
- You received care at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center.
- Your wound is healing well with no signs of infection or other wound problems.
- You are expected to be able to switch to a walking boot and start putting weight on your ankle within 6 weeks after surgery or injury.
- You do not have other conditions that could affect the results, such as lymphedema or heart disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether wearing a brace after an ankle fracture helps healing better than standard care. It is for adults who have been treated for an ankle fracture and can already put weight on their foot.
This trial tests a new way to help people recover after ankle fracture surgery. Instead of only using paper leaflets or checkups, you would use a simple online video platform to follow an early exercise plan from home, which may help you move better and recover faster.
This trial tests a program of exercises and activity monitoring while your ankle is in a brace after a fracture. It aims to help you recover strength and movement faster.
This trial compares tourniquet use during ankle fracture surgery. It looks at outcomes for patients with a simple (closed) ankle fracture caused by a ground-level fall who are having metal plates and screws placed.
This trial studies whether a specific type of compression helps reduce swelling in the leg after a bypass surgery to improve blood flow. It may help people manage “edema” (fluid-related swelling) while healing after revascularization.
This trial tests special socks with tiny sensors that may track your ankle healing after a sprain or minor fracture. Researchers want to see if these socks give useful information to help you recover.
Hear when a new Ankle Fracture trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.