Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Chronic Ankle Instability on Jumping and Agility in Athletes
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Manisa Celal Bayar University
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Conditions:
Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprain
Eligibility:
MALE
18-30 years
Brief Summary
This study investigated how chronic ankle instability (CAI) affects functional performance in athletes compared with healthy controls. CAI is a condition that develops after repeated ankle sprains, le...
Detailed Description
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a frequent consequence of lateral ankle sprains, affecting up to 74% of athletes with previous ankle injuries. It is characterized by recurrent sprains, repeated "gi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- CAI Group:
- History of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain ≥12 months prior to testing
- At least 2 episodes of ankle "giving way" in the past 6 months
- Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score ≤24
- Minimum of 5 years of sports participation and ≥3 hours of training per week
- Inclusion Criteria - Control Group:
- No history of ankle sprain or ankle instability
- CAIT score ≥25
- Matched to CAI group by age, sex, and sport participation
- Minimum of 5 years of sports participation and ≥3 hours of training per week
Exclusion
- History of fracture, surgery, or major injury in the lower extremity within the past year
- Musculoskeletal injury in the knee, hip, or back in the past 3 months
- Neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance or movement
- Acute ankle pain, swelling, or inflammation at time of testing
- Current use of orthotics or ankle braces during performance testing
- Systemic or cardiovascular disease preventing safe participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 10 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 10 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07171398
Start Date
March 10 2024
End Date
August 10 2024
Last Update
September 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Health Sciences
Ankara, Etlik, Turkey (Türkiye), 06200