Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Neurocognitive Exercises for Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Collaborating Sponsors:
Bezmialem Vakif University
Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital
Conditions:
Ankle Sprains
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In the general population, 19.0-26.6 per 1000 cases of ankle instability have been reported, while in the athletic population, the rate is 11.3 per 1000. Ankle instability also predisposes individuals...
Detailed Description
Voluntary participants who have been diagnosed with lateral ankle instability will be included in the study. Signed voluntary consent will be obtained from participants. Participants will be divided i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The documented unilateral ankle instability confirmed through clinical examinations (drawer test, talar tilt test) and MRI in cases requiring differential diagnosis.
- A history of an initial ankle sprain occurring at least 6 months ago.
- The presence of a recurrent sense of giving way that started at least 6 months ago and has been intermittently persistent.
Exclusion
- Presence of a history of previous surgery in the lower extremity.
- Identification of organic and non-organic lesions such as cartilage injuries, periarticular tendon tears, and impingement syndromes.
- The existence of a fracture accompanying instability in the foot-ankle.
- Presence of congenital deformities in the foot-ankle.
- Diagnosis of talus osteochondral lesion.
- Diagnosis of ankle arthritis.
- Presence of medial ligament lesion.
- Existence of peripheral neuropathy.
- Presence of additional rheumatological diseases.
- Regular moderate-level exercise for at least 3 days a week in the last 6 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06567847
Start Date
November 1 2025
End Date
February 1 2028
Last Update
August 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34752