Teen ankle sprain study: which rehab approach works best?
NCT ID NCT07287020
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways to help teenagers recover from a first-time ankle sprain. One group used the traditional PRICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) plus ibuprofen. The other group used a newer approach called PEACE and LOVE, which avoids anti-inflammatory drugs and focuses on movement and education. Researchers measured ankle strength and balance over 12-15 weeks in 76 teens aged 12-17 to see which method led to better recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PRICE protocol (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) plus ibuprofen, and PEACE and LOVE protocol (Protection, Elevation, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compression, Education, Load, Optimism, Vascularization, Exercise)
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves better, it could guide how teens recover from ankle sprains more effectively, potentially reducing long-term weakness or balance issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 76 participants. Results may not apply to all teens or more severe injuries. The study is completed, so no new data is coming.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Kaunas, LT-44307, Lithuania
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