ER osteopathy eases ankle sprains: study tests One-Time fix
NCT ID NCT04999254
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single osteopathic session in the emergency department can improve recovery from a mild to moderate ankle sprain. Fifty adults with recent sprains were split into two groups: one got standard medical care, the other got osteopathic treatment. Researchers measured pain, swelling, and ankle mobility right away, after one week, and after three weeks. The goal was to see if osteopathy could reduce pain faster and help the ankle return to normal sooner.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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Sep 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * Unilateral sprain * Stage 1 or 2 sprain * Recent sprain \< 72 hours * With or without the presence of edema and/or hematoma * Receiving prior consultation from an ED physician * Understanding French * Agreeing to participate in the study and having signed the consent form * Apyretic * Patient affiliated to a social security schem Exclusion Criteria: * Fractured foot, tibia, fibula * Stage 3 ankle sprain * Operated sprain * Current use of drugs/alcohol * Altered mental state * Chronic ankle injury on the contralateral side * Person deprived of liberty by a judicial or administrative decision * Neoplasia * Any contraindication to osteopathy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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