Status:

RECRUITING

The Effect of Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Players With Chronic Ankle Instability

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Ankle Injuries

Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-28 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate whether there exists a difference in baropdometric readings of plantar pressure between individuals with chronic ankle instability and normal health individual...

Detailed Description

Basketball players frequently suffer from lateral ankle sprains and multiple repetitions can cause chronic ankle instability. The authors contend that professional basketball can no longer be regarded...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • A history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain
  • The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months before study enrollment
  • A history of the previously injured ankle joint "giving way" and/or recurrent sprain and/or "feelings of instability."
  • Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool: score of 24 or less

Exclusion

  • A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (i.e., bones, joint structures, nerves) in either lower extremity
  • A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment
  • Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months that impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., sprains, fracture) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 24 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 25 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

88 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06499935

Start Date

May 24 2024

End Date

October 25 2024

Last Update

July 15 2024

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Ahmed M. El Melhat

Beirut, Lebanon, 0000