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Semiconductor Embedded Socks for Ankle Sprains

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if semiconductor fabric embedded in socks can improve healing after non operative ankle sprains. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. How does semiconductor embedded sock effect outcomes in patients undergoing rehabilitation from ankle injury? 2. How does semiconductor embedded socks effect injury symptoms and function throughout the course of treatment? Researchers will compare semiconductor embedded socks with typical compression socks to determine differences in healing. Participants will be given the socks and be asked to wear them throughout the healing process and record symptoms and functional measures.

Conditions

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if semiconductor fabric embedded in socks can improve healing after non operative ankle sprains. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. How does semiconductor embedded sock effect outcomes in patients undergoing rehabilitation from ankle injury? 2. How does semiconductor embedded socks effect injury symptoms and function throughout the course of treatment? Researchers will compare semiconductor embedded socks with typical compression socks to determine differences in healing. Participants will be given the socks and be asked to wear them throughout the healing process and record symptoms and functional measures.

Clinical Outcomes Related to Treatment of Ankle Injury Using Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Socks: A Randomized, Prospective, Double Blinded Clinical Study

Semiconductor Embedded Socks for Ankle Sprains

Condition
Ankle Sprain
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Ankle sprain, avulsion fracture, distal fibular fracture
  • * Pain for at least 1 day
  • * Patients 18-69 years old
  • * Patients with neurological conditions
  • * Patients with prior surgical treatment of lower limb injury
  • * Patients with chronic pain conditions
  • * Patient with auto-immune or auto-inflammatory disease
  • * Patients with tobacco use in last 90 days
  • * Patients with history of metabolic disorders
  • * Patients with open wound at area of application
  • * Patients with acute or systemic infection

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Nicholas Alfonso, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics

Study Record Dates

2026-12-31