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New treatment option for Ankle Injuries
Official title Spinal and Supraspinal Control in Chronic Ankle Instability
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06898554
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Ankle sprains are common sports injuries that often lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI). Patients with CAI experience deficits in neuromuscular control (NMC), including proprioception and strength.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 25
You may be able to join if
- Volunteering to participate in the study,
- Being an athlete between the ages of 18-25,
- Being a player in a field team sport such as basketball, volleyball, and handball,
- Having a history of at least 2 significant grade II LAS diagnosed by a physician,
- Related inflammatory symptoms, "giving away" sensation, obtaining a score ≤25 from the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT),
You likely can't join if
- Acute injury of lower extremity musculoskeletal structures in the last three months,
- Orthopedic surgery in any of the lower extremities,
- Bilateral ankle instability,
- Vestibular or balance disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- Volunteering to participate in the study,
- Being an athlete between the ages of 18-25,
- Being a player in a field team sport such as basketball, volleyball, and handball,
- Having a history of at least 2 significant grade II LAS diagnosed by a physician,
- Related inflammatory symptoms, "giving away" sensation, obtaining a score ≤25 from the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT),
- A score \<90% for the activities of daily living subscale and \<80% for the sport subscale from the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure,
- Recurrent episodes of LAS of the injured ankle which occurred within at least 12 months.
- Acute injury of lower extremity musculoskeletal structures in the last three months,
- Orthopedic surgery in any of the lower extremities,
- Bilateral ankle instability,
- Vestibular or balance disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 25 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.