Dry needle treatment for recent ankle sprains
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a dry needling treatment (Fu's subcutaneous needling) for people with recent ankle sprains (more than 3 weeks but less than 6 months) that haven't healed completely. It aims to relieve pain, swelling, and weakness, and to prevent long-term ankle instability.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have sprained your ankle for the first time and it still bothers you.
- Your sprain happened more than 3 weeks ago but less than 6 months ago.
- You have swelling, soreness, or weakness in the ankle, especially after walking or in damp weather.
- An X-ray showed no broken bones, and you haven't had surgery for this sprain.
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You do not have severe health issues like heart, liver, or kidney disease, or blood clotting problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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