Clinical trials
STAMP
Supportive Treatments for Minor Ankle Fractures in Children
About the study
A UK trial comparing flexible support with rigid immobilisation for low-risk ankle fractures in children.
Children with minor ankle fractures are often treated with a cast or walking boot, but some may recover just as well with a flexible support such as a bandage. STAMP will examine which treatment provides good recovery while reducing unnecessary treatment burden.
Children aged 5 to 15 with low-risk ankle fractures are the focus. The main comparison is lower-limb mobility at four weeks, alongside other recovery, quality of life and resource-use outcomes.
STAMP is funded through the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme and entered setup in October 2026. Expressions of interest will be shared when available.