Clinical Trial: Comparison of Plaster of Paris Against Tubigrip for the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Sprains

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Assessment of Tubigrip Versus Plaster of Paris in the Treatment of Grade 1 and 2 Lateral Ankle Sprains

Brief Summary: Until now very few studies have been done to compare the efficacy of tubigrips or plaster of paris in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains, the investigators aim to compare the tubigrip against plaster of paris in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains.

Detailed Summary: 200 patients were enrolled after meeting inclusion criteria.All patients gave the verbal as well as written consent for inclusion in the study. The hospital committee ethical review board gave the permission for this study. Only 126 patients agreed to participate in the study. After informed consent was obtained the patients were randomized such that each patient was allocated to use either a Tubigrip (Group A) or Plaster of Paris (Group B)using the Block randomization. The patients in TG group receive the Tubigrip treatment and the patients in POP group were given a below knee plaster cast. Patients were instructed to follow up at 2 weeks and then at 6 weeks. The functional score and pain were used as outcomes of the study
Sponsor: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College

Current Primary Outcome: pain, karlsson score [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College

Dates:
Date Received: October 31, 2011
Date Started: January 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 23, 2011
Last Verified: December 2011