Ankle Inversion SprainNCT06024070
Effect of Rigid Tapping on Chronic Functional Ankle Instability in Basketball Players
A study testing Rigid Tape in people with Ankle Inversion Sprain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims rigid tapping on chronic functional ankle instability in professional basketball players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Ankle Inversion Sprain
- What is being tested?
- Rigid Tape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 12 Oct 2022to 1 Aug 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Basketball players with age range from 18-40 years old.
- Body mass index (BMI) range from 18-25 H/m2.
- Participants had episodes of subjective sensation of instability in the last six months.
- Participants have at least moderate ankle instability, defined as a score of <25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).
Who cannot join
- Participants had a history of surgery or fractures in the ankle joints.
- Participants had a neurological or vestibular disorder.
- Participants were unable to understand the nature of the protocol and test instructions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aims rigid tapping on chronic functional ankle instability in professional basketball players.
Read the detailed description
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are common injuries in sports and physical activities, with up to 40% of individuals experiencing a first-time LAS developing chronic ankle instability (CAI). LASs predominantly affect the anterior talofibular ligament, and residual symptoms can persist in a significant percentage of patients. However, many individuals with ankle sprains do not seek professional treatment, leading to potential underestimation of the injury severity. CAI is characterized by recurrent episodes of ankle giving way, ongoing symptoms, reduced ankle range of motion, diminished self-reported function, and persistent ankle sprains beyond one year. It is attributed to both mechanical and functional instability, with factors such as proprioceptive deficits and mechanical insufficiencies contributing to the condition. Taping, particularly rigid taping, is commonly used by athletes to enhance joint stability and improve dynamic balance and functional performance. Rigid taping limits joint movement, improves joint position, and provides external support without compromising functional performance. Taping is especially prevalent in multidirectional sports like basketball, where ankle sprains are frequent. The use of tapes aims to restrict ankle movement, increase joint stability, and enhance proprioception without hindering athletic performance.
- Conditions
- Ankle Inversion Sprain
- Being tested
- Rigid Tape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Rigid TapeOther
The patient was rested in supine or long sitting position on a table Pre-wrap was applied to cover all the area before tapping Two strips used separately as anchors at the two ends of the pre-wrap. Two Longitudinal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the superior anchor to lateral side of the same anchor.
Two horizontal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the distal anchor to lateral side of the same anchor to support the medial side of the foot.
Figure-of-eight straps were utilized for the taping. Lateral heel lock was applied.The tape then proceeded from the lateral side of the foot, looping around the heel, and returning to the same starting point by crossing over the Achilles tendon from behind.
Medial heel lock was applied, the tape application was similar to the lateral heel lock but was at the opposite direction.
Superior and inferior anchors were applied to support all the previous strips
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | this study group assessed by 3 functional tests (Figure of 8 hopping , single leg stance test and y balance test) pre and post receiving rigid ankle tapping Receives: Other: Rigid Tape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ankle Stability
measured by y balance test and single leg stance test
Measured: 3 days
functional performance
measured by Figure of 8 hopping test
Measured: 3 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Sep 2023
- Study start12 Oct 2022
- Primary completion10 Apr 2023
- Study completion1 Aug 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Ankle Inversion SprainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- pre post study design
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Islam Gomaa Mohamed Eid, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Salwa Fa Abdel-Majeed, phd, Study chair, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06024070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 012/003958
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 29 Aug 2023
- Last updated
- 17 Jan 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Rigid Tapping on Chronic Functional Ankle Instability in Basketball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06024070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 012/003958
- Conditions
- Ankle Inversion Sprain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Oct 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims rigid tapping on chronic functional ankle instability in professional basketball players.
Detailed description
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are common injuries in sports and physical activities, with up to 40% of individuals experiencing a first-time LAS developing chronic ankle instability (CAI). LASs predominantly affect the anterior talofibular ligament, and residual symptoms can persist in a significant percentage of patients. However, many individuals with ankle sprains do not seek professional treatment, leading to potential underestimation of the injury severity. CAI is characterized by recurrent episodes of ankle giving way, ongoing symptoms, reduced ankle range of motion, diminished self-reported function, and persistent ankle sprains beyond one year. It is attributed to both mechanical and functional instability, with factors such as proprioceptive deficits and mechanical insufficiencies contributing to the condition. Taping, particularly rigid taping, is commonly used by athletes to enhance joint stability and improve dynamic balance and functional performance. Rigid taping limits joint movement, improves joint position, and provides external support without compromising functional performance. Taping is especially prevalent in multidirectional sports like basketball, where ankle sprains are frequent. The use of tapes aims to restrict ankle movement, increase joint stability, and enhance proprioception without hindering athletic performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- pre post study design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | Other: Rigid Tapethis study group assessed by 3 functional tests (Figure of 8 hopping , single leg stance test and y balance test) pre and post receiving rigid ankle tapping |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Basketball players with age range from 18-40 years old.
- Body mass index (BMI) range from 18-25 H/m2.
- Participants had episodes of subjective sensation of instability in the last six months.
- Participants have at least moderate ankle instability, defined as a score of <25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants had a history of surgery or fractures in the ankle joints.
- Participants had a neurological or vestibular disorder.
- Participants were unable to understand the nature of the protocol and test instructions.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid TapeThe patient was rested in supine or long sitting position on a table Pre-wrap was applied to cover all the area before tapping Two strips used separately as anchors at the two ends of the pre-wrap. Two Longitudinal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the superior anchor to lateral side of the same anchor. Two horizontal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the distal anchor to lateral side of the same anchor to support the medial side of the foot. Figure-of-eight straps were utilized for the taping. Lateral heel lock was applied.The tape then proceeded from the lateral side of the foot, looping around the heel, and returning to the same starting point by crossing over the Achilles tendon from behind. Medial heel lock was applied, the tape application was similar to the lateral heel lock but was at the opposite direction. Superior and inferior anchors were applied to support all the previous strips | Other | study group |
Primary outcome
Ankle Stability
Time frame: 3 days
measured by y balance test and single leg stance test
functional performance
Time frame: 3 days
measured by Figure of 8 hopping test
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jan 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Salwa Fa Abdel-Majeed, phd study chair
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Rigid Tape in people with Ankle Inversion Sprain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Ankle Stability (time frame: 3 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jan 2024.