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Outcome assessment of Sun's massage in acute ankle sprains, a randomized controlled trial.

Application research: experiences from famous practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. Supported by Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-TRC-08000166
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2008-11-03
Start date
2008-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

acute ankle sprains.

Interventions

Group B:Apply externally with ice pack for 15-20 minutes, then elevate and rest the leg , apply with Bo-Gu gauze. give 10 pieces of painkiller (voltaren) to take if necessary, and bring back the remai
Group A:Treat by Sun massage for 15-20 minutes, then elevate and rest the leg, apply with Bo-Gu gauze. give 10 pieces of painkiller( voltaren) to take if necessary, and bring back the remaining pills

Sponsors

The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. both match traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine diagnosis: according to the standard of TCM that of People's Republic of China (diagnosis and effect standard of TCM): (1) a definite medical history of ankle sprains; (2) pain, limited swelling, hypodermal ecchymosis and limb after sprained; (3) obvious localized tenderness: If injured by varus violence, when ankle entropionized, anteroinferior of lateral malleolus will have a pian; If injured by valgus violence, when ankle evaginated, anteroinferior of medial malleolus will have a pian; (4) No fractures by X-ray check; 2. Between 18-65 years old; 3. Within 24 hours; 4. Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. completely break of muscle, tendon, ligament or other soft tissue; 2. Combined with the disease of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hepatic, renal, hemopoietic system, delirious and cutaneous; 3. female who is in pregnant and lactation period; 4. Who uncoordinated.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
count of pills;the degree of pain;the degree of swelling;duration of pain;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactRan Lv
ran_lv@163.com+86 0 15818806188

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026