Ankle surgery: go home same day or stay overnight? study finds out.

NCT ID NCT05389436

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Christian Grundtvig Refstrup Rasmussen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether people with ankle fractures that need surgery recover better if they go home the same day or stay in the hospital. 86 adults took part, and researchers measured their recovery using a foot and ankle health questionnaire. The goal is to see if outpatient surgery is a good option for suitable patients.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that outpatient ankle surgery is as safe and effective as inpatient care, potentially reducing hospital stays and costs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It does not test a new treatment, only compares care settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ankle Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANKLE FRACTURES INPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aalborg Universitetshospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

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