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Teen ankle sprain study: which rehab approach works best?

NCT ID NCT07287020

Symptom relief Sponsor: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two ways to help teenagers recover from a first-time ankle sprain. One group used the traditional PRICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) plus ibuprofen. The other group used a newer approach called PEACE and LOVE, which avoids anti-inflammatory drugs and focuses on movement and education. Researchers measured ankle strength and balance over 12-15 weeks in 76 teens aged 12-17 to see which method led to better recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PRICE protocol (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) plus ibuprofen, and PEACE and LOVE protocol (Protection, Elevation, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compression, Education, Load, Optimism, Vascularization, Exercise)
What this could lead to
If one approach proves better, it could guide how teens recover from ankle sprains more effectively, potentially reducing long-term weakness or balance issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 76 participants. Results may not apply to all teens or more severe injuries. The study is completed, so no new data is coming.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age 12 to 17 years First-time lateral ankle sprain Presentation within 1 to 4 days after injury No chronic ankle pain prior to the injury No fracture except minor avulsion fractures confirmed by imaging Ability to participate in follow-up assessments Exclusion Criteria: Previous ankle surgery History of chronic ankle pain or ankle instability Systemic diseases (e.g., inflammatory, metabolic, or autoimmune conditions) Neurological disorders affecting lower-extremity function Inability to perform isokinetic or balance testing Declined informed consent by the participant or legal guardian

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Ankle injuries Lateral ankle sprain Rupture of ligaments at ankle and foot level Sprain of lateral ligament

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

    Kaunas, LT-44307, Lithuania

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