The Prevalence of Neuropathic Pain Pathophysiology Associated With Ankle Fracture

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorIndiana University

About this trial

This application addresses the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award FY21 W81XWH-22-CPMRP-IIRA area of Chronic Pain Management Research Program- The investigators will utilize subjects who have sustained ankle fractures and may develop chronic pain following bone union. No attempt will be made to affect the experimental outcome in the subjects. This study will adhere to a core set of standards for rigorous study design and reporting to maximize the reproducibility and translational potential of research.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18-85 years old

an isolated rotational ankle (AO/OTA 44 types A-C) fracture that is treated operatively

Abbreviated Injury Scale < 3 for non-extremity body systems

can speak, read, and understand English

Disqualifiers

treated for a chronic pain condition prior to their qualifying injury

on a pain contract

pathologic fracture

Daily use of gabapentin or opiods prior to enrollment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

250 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators