New device may speed up ankle sprain recovery
NCT ID NCT06934629
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding TECAR therapy (a device that uses electrical currents) to standard exercises improves balance, pain, and daily function after an acute ankle sprain. 42 adults with grade I or II sprains were split into two groups: one did exercises alone, the other did exercises with TECAR therapy for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination leads to better recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TECAR therapy device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a faster, more effective way to recover balance and reduce pain after an ankle sprain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and TECAR therapy is not widely available.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Andalusia hospital in Alexandria
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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