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Clinical observation on treatment of subacute lateral ankle sprain by electroacupuncture and its effect on anterior talofibular ligament

Clinical observation on treatment of subacute lateral ankle sprain by electroacupuncture and its effect on anterior talofibular ligament

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300070622
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-04-18
Start date
2024-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-22

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

Conditions

Subacute lateral ankle sprains

Interventions

Rehabilitation function trainings group:Rehabilitation function trainings

Sponsors

Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedics Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A clear history of LAS and no other deformities in the foot; 2. More than 2 weeks and less than 3 months about the duration of the disease[7]; 3. Consistent with Grade I and Grade II ankle sprains according to negative anterior drawer and talar-tilt tests; 4. No complete fracture of ankle ligament by MSK US and no fracture or dislocation by radiographs; 5. Age above 16 years old, under 65 years old (including 65 years old); 6. Agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Under 16 years of age or over 65 years of age; 2. Fracture confirmed on X-ray or grade III ankle sprain; 3. A history of fracture in the same ankle during the previous year; 4. Patient with some serious disease conditions;(e.g., cancer; severe liver and kidney dysfunction; central nervous system diseases; dementia; and coagulation disorders); 5. Combined with local skin soft tissue damage or wound infection; 6. Being pregnant or breastfeeding; 7. Fainting during acupuncture or acupuncture intolerance in the past.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Baird-Jackson scores;Weight-Bearing Lunge Test;Star Excursion Balance Test;Musculoskeletal Ultrasound;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWanyu Zhang

Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedics Hospital

620yanyu@163.com+86 137 5113 5979

Outcome results

None listed

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