New patch eases ankle sprain pain in hours, study finds

NCT ID NCT06866613

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested a special patch (EFTS) containing a pain-relieving medicine against a placebo patch in 69 adults with mild ankle sprains. The goal was to see if the patch could reduce pain during movement over the first 48 hours. Results showed the medicated patch worked better than placebo for short-term pain relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical Practice Ebert

    Siemensstr, Bonn, 53121, Germany

  • Medical Practice Gastl

    Römerstraße, Gilching, 82205, Germany

  • Medical Practice Pabst

    Sportschule Puch, Fürstenfeldbruck, 82556, Germany

  • Medical Practice Prof. Predel

    Siemensstr, Bonn, 53121, Germany

  • Medical Practice Schaale-Maas

    Siemensstr, Bonn, 53121, Germany

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