Lateral Ankle Treatment
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Conditions studied: Avulsion Fracture
In brief
This is a randomized control trial of pediatric patients with acute lateral ankle avulsion fractures. Patients will be randomized into two groups: Standard of care treatment which includes booting with early range of motion and gradual weening from the boot and a Test treatment which includes a 6 week short-let cast. The purpose of the study is to test whether prolonged immobilization (casting) can help prevent the formation of a subfibular ossicle. The study consists of two patient visits.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07751068
- Run by
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-06-08
- Expected to finish
- 2034-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-08-07
Who can join
Age: 5 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Ages 5-12 at time of enrollment
- Diagnosis of first-time lateral ankle injury and an avulsion fracture visible on imaging who can be enrolled within 14 days of injury
- Patient and parent/legal guardian must speak English or Spanish
You may not qualify if…
- Previous ipsilateral ankle surgery
- Pre-existing musculoskeletal disease
- If patient has been casted prior to confirmation of avulsion fracture on imaging
- Developmental delay
- Does not meet inclusion criteria
Where it is running
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children — Frisco, Texas, United States (enrolling)
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