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The effects of whole-body vibration combined with balance training on patients with chronic ankle instability: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

The effects of whole-body vibration combined with balance training on patients with chronic ankle instability: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000028970
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-01-10
Start date
2020-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

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

Conditions

chronic ankle instability

Interventions

Whole-body vibration group:Whole-body vibration
Combined Group:Whole-body vibration combined with Balance Training

Sponsors

Guangzhou Sport University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) 18-45 years old, both male and female; (2) At least one serious ankle sprain 1 year ago; (3) CAIT scale score = 5 clear responses; (4) FAAM-ADL score <= 90%, FAAM-SPORT score < 80%; (5) Ankle joints with a history of injuries have repeatedly experienced "giving away" or "instability" in any activity, or have a history of recurrent ankle sprains in the past 3 months; (6) No other CAI physical therapy interventions in the past 6 months; (7) Agree and sign informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Any history of lower limb surgery; (2) Hip and knee injuries affect function; (3) History of lower limb injuries in the last 3 months, including acute ankle sprain; (4) Patients with unstable severe cardiovascular, kidney, and liver diseases; (5) Disorders of balance, neurological disorders, diabetes or other diseases known to affect balance; (6) Pregnancy or lactation; (7) Others, those who are determined not to participate in the study by the physician.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Foot and Ankle Ability Measure;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postural Stability Test;Limit of Stability;Static balance;modified Star Excursion Balance Test;Joint Position Sense;Visual Analogue Score;Foot and Ankle Outcome Score;Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire;Adverse Events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiaohui Hou

Guangzhou Sport University

lilyhxh@126.com+86 020-38024222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026