Can early walking speed up recovery after ankle tendon surgery?

NCT ID NCT06593912

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether starting gentle exercises with a special brace 3 weeks after peroneal tendon surgery leads to less pain and better function than the standard 6 weeks in a cast. Fifty adults in Sweden who have surgery for a torn peroneal tendon will be randomly assigned to one of the two recovery plans. Researchers will measure pain, calf strength, and ankle movement over two years to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Early functional training with Air Stirrup brace vs. standard cast immobilization
What this could lead to: If early training works better, it could lead to faster recovery and less pain after peroneal tendon surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The two approaches may show no clear difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Tendon Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SURGERY TENDON INJURIES TENDON RUPTURE TENDON TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Orthopedics
RECRUITING

Gothenburg, Sweden

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