Can a video call replace a hospital trip for ankle rehab?
NCT ID NCT07751107
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study explores how people feel about receiving physiotherapy by video call compared with face-to-face hospital appointments after surgery for a broken ankle. Around 30 adults who recently had ankle surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, both following the same early rehabilitation programme but delivered differently. Participants will share their experiences through interviews and questionnaires, helping researchers understand whether virtual physiotherapy is acceptable and whether a larger study is worth pursuing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physiotherapy delivered via video call (EVAR) compared with face-to-face hospital appointments (EMADE)
- What this could lead to
- If video-call physiotherapy is acceptable and practical, it could offer a convenient alternative to hospital visits for early ankle rehabilitation, potentially shaping future care pathways.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial, so results may not apply broadly. Some people may prefer or need in-person care, and technical issues could affect the experience.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Academic Orthopaedics and Trauma
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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