Ankle swelling firefly

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Firefly ANKLE sprain study

• IRAS ID

  154509

• Contact name

  Robert G Middleton

• Contact email

  rob.midds@gmail.com

• Sponsor organisation

  Firstkind Ltd

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 3 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  The firefly device is indicated for the prevention and treatment of oedema. This study aims to demonstrate that the firefly would be a beneficial adjunct in the treatment of grade 1&2 ankle sprains on top of the standard of care, with regards to the functional recovery and reduction of the oedema and swelling.

• REC name

  East of England - Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  14/EE/1018

• Date of REC Opinion

  28 Jul 2014

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion