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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