Ankle TraumaNCT00652353
Mnemonic for the Ottawa Ankle Rule
A study testing 44-55-66-PM in people with Ankle Trauma and Education, run by St. Justine's Hospital at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate wether the use of a mnemonic strategy could improve the recall of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules' guidelines among medical students and residents Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ankle Trauma, Education
- What is being tested?
- 44-55-66-PM
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 191 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- May 2008to Jun 2009
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a medical student in rotation in pediatrics at CHU Sainte-Justine
- Being a resident in pediatric emergency rotation at CHU Sainte-Justine
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of a Mnemonic to Improve Knowledge of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Among Medical Students and Residents; a Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate wether the use of a mnemonic strategy could improve the recall of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules' guidelines among medical students and residents
- Conditions
- Ankle Trauma, Education
- Being tested
- 44-55-66-PM, control
- Keywords
- Clinical decision rule, Ottawa Ankle Rule, Ottawa Foot Rule, Ankle, Trauma, Education, Foot Trauma
- Medical subject headings
- Wounds and Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
44-55-66-PMOther
The mnemonic 44-55-66-PM helps to remember the components of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rule.
44: Is to remember that an X-ray is required if the patients is unable to walk 4 steps at the moment of the Accident AND during the physical examination 55: Is to remember that an X-ray of the foot is required if the patient has pain at the basis of the 5Th metatarsal of at the 5caphoid 66-PM: Is to remember that an X-ray of the ankle is required if the patient has pain in the Posterior of the lateral or medial malleolar
controlOther
Participants will be instructed of the components of the Ottawa Ankle Rule on a standardized sheet
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Participants will be given a standardized information sheet providing a mnemonics to help remember the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules. Receives: Other: 44-55-66-PM |
| 0 | Placebo comparator | control group Receives: Other: control |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of the components of the Ottawa Ankle rule based on a 13 points evaluation
Measured: 3-4 weeks after intervention
Knowledge of the components of the Ottawa foot rule based on a 10 points evaluation
Measured: 3-4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Proportion of perfect knowledge of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules
Measured: 3-4 weeks
Score on an exam evaluating management of 20 case scenarios describing patients with an ankle or foot trauma
Measured: 3-4 weeks post intervention
Knowledge of the 13 components of the Ottawa Ankle Rule and the 10 components of the Ottawa Foot Rule
Measured: 6 months post intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Apr 2008 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2008
- Primary completionJun 2009
- Study completionJun 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Ankle TraumaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 191 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jocelyn Gravel, St. Justine's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00652353
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 44-55-66-PM
- Status last verified
- Mar 2013
- First submitted
- 31 Mar 2008
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Gravel J, Roy M, Carriere B. 44-55-66-PM, a mnemonic that improves retention of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules: a randomized controlled trial. Acad Emerg Med. 2010 Aug;17(8):859-64. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00731.x.
PubMed 20670323
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Mar 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of a Mnemonic to Improve Knowledge of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Among Medical Students and Residents; a Randomized Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00652353
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 44-55-66-PM
- Conditions
- Ankle Trauma, Education
- Keywords
- Clinical decision rule, Ottawa Ankle Rule, Ottawa Foot Rule, Ankle, Trauma, Education, Foot Trauma
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 191 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- St. Justine's HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2008
- Primary completion
- Jun 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Apr 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate wether the use of a mnemonic strategy could improve the recall of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules' guidelines among medical students and residents
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Other: 44-55-66-PMParticipants will be given a standardized information sheet providing a mnemonics to help remember the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules. |
| 0 | Placebo comparator | Other: controlcontrol group |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being a medical student in rotation in pediatrics at CHU Sainte-Justine
- Being a resident in pediatric emergency rotation at CHU Sainte-Justine
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| 44-55-66-PMThe mnemonic 44-55-66-PM helps to remember the components of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rule. 44: Is to remember that an X-ray is required if the patients is unable to walk 4 steps at the moment of the Accident AND during the physical examination 55: Is to remember that an X-ray of the foot is required if the patient has pain at the basis of the 5Th metatarsal of at the 5caphoid 66-PM: Is to remember that an X-ray of the ankle is required if the patient has pain in the Posterior of the lateral or medial malleolar | Other | Intervention |
| controlParticipants will be instructed of the components of the Ottawa Ankle Rule on a standardized sheet | Other | 0 |
Primary outcome
Knowledge of the components of the Ottawa Ankle rule based on a 13 points evaluation
Time frame: 3-4 weeks after intervention
Knowledge of the components of the Ottawa foot rule based on a 10 points evaluation
Time frame: 3-4 weeks
3 secondary outcomes
Proportion of perfect knowledge of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules
Time frame: 3-4 weeks
Score on an exam evaluating management of 20 case scenarios describing patients with an ankle or foot trauma
Time frame: 3-4 weeks post intervention
Knowledge of the 13 components of the Ottawa Ankle Rule and the 10 components of the Ottawa Foot Rule
Time frame: 6 months post intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Mar 2013.
- Results publication: PubMed 20670323Gravel J, Roy M, Carriere B. 44-55-66-PM, a mnemonic that improves retention of the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules: a randomized controlled trial. Acad Emerg Med. 2010 Aug;17(8):859-64. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00731.x.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing 44-55-66-PM in people with Ankle Trauma and Education, run by St. Justine's Hospital at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge of the components of the Ottawa Ankle rule based on a 13 points evaluation (time frame: 3-4 weeks after intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00652353, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2013.