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Can walking on a broken ankle right after surgery speed recovery?

NCT ID NCT04429217

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two rehabilitation approaches after surgery for ankle fractures: putting full weight on the ankle immediately, versus waiting before bearing weight. Adults aged 18 to 70 with certain ankle fractures join the study. The team measures ankle function over six months using a questionnaire to see if immediate weight-bearing improves recovery without raising the risk of complications.

What this could mean

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Active substance
immediate complete weight-bearing after surgery, with an ankle brace
What this could lead to
If immediate weight-bearing works, people recovering from ankle fracture surgery might return to daily activities sooner without extra complications.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and focuses on a specific type of ankle fracture, so results may not apply to everyone. Putting full weight on the ankle right after surgery could risk problems with wound healing or the surgical hardware.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2020

Expected to finish

Feb 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female adults * Age ranging from 18 to 70 years, included * Signed Informed Consent * Ankle fracture requiring surgical management classified as:1- Weber A fracture pattern (AO 44.A1, 44.A2, 44.A3) with or without association with a medial or posterior lesion/fracture or 2- Weber B fracture pattern (AO 44.B1, 44.B2, 44.B3) with or without association with a medial or posterior lesion/fracture * Willingness and ability to participate in the trial Exclusion Criteria: * Weber C fracture pattern * Bilateral fractures or fractures in other locations * Maissoneauve associated lesion * Body Mass Index \< 18.5 and ≥ 30 * Metabolic diseases influencing fracture healing processes * Medical comorbidities precluding operative intervention * Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, general physical problem of the participant, etc. * Inability or contraindications to undergo the investigated intervention * Other clinically significant concomitant disease states (e.g., renal failure, hepatic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, etc.) * Pregnant women

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Conditions

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Ankle Fractures

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Lateral malleolus fracture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale

    RECRUITING

    Lugano, 6900, Switzerland

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