Clinical Trial

A Study to Compare Two Different Managements After Ankle Surgery: Immediate and Delayed Weight-bearing.

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Summary
The investigators will compare two types of rehabilitation in patients who undergo a surgery for treatment of malleolar fractures: immediate complete weight-bearing and delayed weight-bearing. The investigators want to evaluate if the immediate complete weight-bearing can improve and hasten the functional outcome of the ankle without increasing the risk of complications.
Protocol Amendment History 8 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 8 times since 2020-06-10; most recent amendment 2025-08-06.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT04429217
Lead Sponsor Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Conditions Lateral Malleolus Fracture
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2020-04-28
Primary Completion 2028-02-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-02-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-07