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Effectiveness of Sport-Specific Balance Training on Dynamic Stability and Functional Performance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Sport-Specific Balance Training on Dynamic Postural Control and Functional Performance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability - SSBT-CAI Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105535
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-03-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M253- Other instability of joint

Interventions

Intervention1: Sport-Specific Balance Training Program: A supervised sport-specific balance training program administered for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week (45 60 minutes each). Exercises include dynam

Sponsors

Myself
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Athletes aged 18 to 30 years. 2. History of at least one lateral ankle sprain in the past year. 3. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score less than 24. 4. Participating in sports for greater than 3 years. 5. Recurrent episodes of ankle giving way .

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute ankle injury less than 6 weeks. 2. History of lower-limb fracture or surgery. 3. Neurological or vestibular disorders. 4. Cognitive or medical conditions limiting exercise participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dynamic postural control assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) expressed as normalized reach distance.Timepoint: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the 6-week training intervention.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional performance measured using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM ADL and Sport subscales). Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6).;Single-Leg Hop Test performance. Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6).;Kinesiophobia measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6).—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactIshita singh

Ishita Singh

ishita.singh37@s.amity.edu9084364553

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026