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Telerehabilitation Following Ankle Fractures
NCT04235907 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Background and Purpose: Ankle fractures represent one of the most common fractures in North America. Surgical fixation is often required in the presence of dislocation or instability and has been shown to have a high rate of success. Following surgical fixation, physical therapy is commonly utilized to assist in regaining function. Advice alone has been shown to be non-inferior to traditional physical therapy for patients post-ankle fracture in two studies. The results of these studies have yet to be repeated in the US. It is the intent of this study to investigate the feasibility of a large clinical trial comparing the results of traditional physical therapy and an internet-based telerehabilitation program. Following surgical repair of ankle fractures, patients will be randomized to traditional rehabilitation or telerehabilitation. Telerehabilitation may represent an alternative patient option to traditional physical therapy following ankle fracture repair. The results of this study will inform the design of larger multi-site clinical trials investigating the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for this patient population.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Telerehabilitation
- OTHER Standard rehabilitation
Study Locations (2)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center — Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04235907
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04235907 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,517 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Ankle Fractures appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Telerehabilitation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04235907 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04235907 about?
NCT04235907 is a clinical study titled "Telerehabilitation Following Ankle Fractures". Background and Purpose: Ankle fractures represent one of the most common fractures in North America. Surgical fixation is often required in the presence of dislocation or instability and has been shown to have a high rate of success. Following surgical fixation, physical therapy is commonly utilized...
What is the current status of trial NCT04235907?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2020-09-28. Estimated completion is 2022-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04235907 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Ankle Fractures. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04235907?
The interventions under investigation include: Telerehabilitation (OTHER), Standard rehabilitation (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04235907?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,517 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04235907 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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