Can pressurized oxygen heal sprained ankles faster?

NCT ID NCT07405281

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people with acute ankle sprains heal better and faster. Researchers will enroll 208 people with recent ankle sprains and compare those who get hyperbaric oxygen to those who get a sham treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy improves ankle function and reduces pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to speed up recovery and reduce pain from ankle sprains.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with no phase, and the results may not show a clear benefit over standard care. The therapy is time-intensive and may not be widely available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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