Neuromuscular Control of the Ankle With External Support

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01781351

Enrollment

Registered

2013-02-01

Start date

2013-03-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2014-09-25

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Conditions

Chronic Ankle Instability

Brief summary

Untreated ankle sprains often remain symptomatic and may end in chronic instability. The aim of our study is to quantify the stabilizing effect of different devices. Through the combined use of the 3D motion analysis and the surface electromyography, the influence of the devices with respect to a mechanical effect and to an influence on the neuromuscular control are examined. The tests will simulate situations with a higher risk of injury. In the experimental set-up, an element of surprise will be integrated in order to analyze any muscular compensation mechanisms.

Interventions

OTHERTaping the ankle

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* chronic ankle instability * giving way * repeated ankle sprains

Exclusion criteria

* other injuries of the lower extremities * surgery on the lower extremities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in elektromyographic signal in peroneus longus muscle (surface EMG)	baseline (=before) and immediately after applying the device

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026