Bracing for ankle fracture recovery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been treated for an ankle fracture (with or without surgery).
- Your fracture was not caused by a disease (like cancer or brittle bones).
- Your fracture did not break through the skin.
- You are able to walk and put weight on your injured foot as directed by your doctor.
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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