Functional ankle instability Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 07/02/2023:
Randomization process: Patients are randomly assigned to two groups by an independent physician by choosing one of two sealed opaque envelopes.
Sponsors
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 50 years 2. At least one episode of significant ankle sprain sustained no less than 12 months prior to the recruitment 3. At least one interrupted day of desired physical activity 4. Existing residual symptoms including recurrent ankle sprains, and/or at least two episodes of sprains and/or perceived ankle instability in the previous 6 months 5. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) scores lower than 24
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A history of fracture requiring realignment or musculoskeletal surgery in either lower extremity 2. Osteoarthritis in either lower extremity, head trauma, inner ear disease, muscular dystrophy, or other conditions that could affect balance control 3. A history of acute injury to the lower extremity within 3 months before the enrollment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain is measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) at baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Ankle function is measured by the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) at baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks 2. Balance performance is measured by a center of pressure (COP) forceplate at baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed