Ankle surgery showdown: new minimally invasive technique vs. gold standard
NCT ID NCT07200271
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical approaches for chronic ankle instability: a newer arthroscopic technique using donor tissue (allograft) versus the standard open Broström-Gould repair using the patient's own tissue. Researchers will enroll 36 adults with chronic ankle sprains and follow them for one year after surgery to see which method provides better pain relief, function, and safety. The goal is to determine if the newer technique offers real advantages or if both are equally effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (arthroscopic allograft reconstruction or open Broström-Gould repair)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could lead to improved recovery and fewer complications for people with chronic ankle instability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries carry standard surgical risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena
RECRUITINGValdemoro, Madrid, 28342, Spain
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