Hyperbaric oxygen for recent ankle sprains
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) helps the ankle heal faster after a sprain, reducing swelling and pain. If you have a fresh ankle sprain, this treatment might speed up your recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a sprain in one ankle, with swelling, bruising, or pain.
- The injury happened within the last 3 days (72 hours).
- An MRI shows that a ligament is damaged.
- An X-ray has ruled out a broken bone (fracture).
- You don't have skin problems on the ankle, or past ankle or leg surgery that could affect the result.
- You can safely receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (no collapsed lung, severe emphysema, or active bleeding).
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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