Clinical trials: Ankle Rehabilitation
Ankle Sprains
Effect of Mobilization in Conjunction With Exercise in Participants With a History of Chronic Ankle Instability
Our purpose is to examine the combined effects of thrust mobilization of the ankle joints in conjunction with a six-week rehabilitation program on functional performance in subjects reporting chronic ankle instability (CAI).
- Trial name
- NCT03428620
- Testing
- High Velocity Low Amplitude mobilization, Exercise protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenandoah University
Ankle Sprains, Musculoskeletal Injury
Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).
Reducing pain and recovery of strength and function are major challenges in physical therapy. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a novel intervention that has gained popularity in the rehabilitation of athletic…
- Trial name
- NCT04902274
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Stroke, Ankle Injuries
A Powered Ankle Foot Rehabilitation Orthosis
Ankle rehabilitation training becomes a tough question for the patients with ankle joint injuries especially with the hemiplegia after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01942772
- Testing
- Ankle-Foot Orthosis
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Institute of Technology
Pain, Back, Pain, Neck
Preliminary Muscle Contraction in the Rehabilitation and Prevention of Degenerative Pain in the Locomotor System
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of muscle preliminary contraction in the rehabilitation and prevention of degenerative pain in the spine, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and ankle joints, as well as after hip and…
- Conditions
- Pain, Back, Pain, Neck, Pain, Hip Burning, Pain, Shoulder
- Trial name
- PMQRPDP (NCT06415825)
- Testing
- Standard advice and Preliminary muscle contraction, Standard advice
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Sofia
Lateral Ankle Sprain
Mulligan Mobilization With Movement for Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects and clinical specificity of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement (MWM) in adults with grade I or II lateral ankle sprains occurring less than 6 weeks before enrollment.
- Trial name
- NCT07849374
- Testing
- Mulligan Mobilization With Movement, Usual-Care Rehabilitation for Lateral Ankle Sprain
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Chronic Ankle Instability
Effects Of Rehabilitation Incorporating Gait Training On Clinical Measures Associated With Chronic Ankle Instability
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) regarding the conservative treatment of chronic ankle instability (CAI) with an impairment based rehabilitation program.
- Trial name
- NCT02533037
- Testing
- Traditional Instability Tools, Ankle Destabilization Shoes
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Chronic Ankle Instability, Lateral Ankle Sprain
Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for Postacute Lateral Ankle Sprain and Prevention of Chronic Ankle Instability
Introduction: Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) is a new type of acupuncture treatment method based on the subcutaneous tissue sweeping technique, and it has been proven to have a good therapeutic effect on ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT07161427
- Testing
- Fu's Subcutaneous Needling therapy, Ankle joint aids combined with exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
Spinal and Supraspinal Control in Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle sprains are common sports injuries that often lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI). Patients with CAI experience deficits in neuromuscular control (NMC), including proprioception and strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06898554
- Testing
- The structured balance training protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ayca Yagcioglu
Ankle Injuries, Femoral Neck Fractures
Clinical Use of Andante SmartStep System in Gait Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the biofeedback gait training device in improving load bearing over an operated limb, during post-operative gait training therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00268658
- Testing
- SmartStep(tm) biofeedback device
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
Eccentric Exercises Versus Heel Insole Lift for Achilles Tendinopathy in Football Players
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury in football players and is associated with pain, stiffness, and reduced functional performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07360873
- Testing
- Eccentric Calf Muscle Exercises, Heel Insole Lift
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Adnan Hashim
Stroke
Interactive Exoskeleton Robot for Walking
A new lower-limb training system is introduced to enhance the clinical service for post-stroke lower limb rehabilitation and to assist the establishment of public clinical trial in different settings and share experiences on the…
- Trial name
- NCT03184259
- Testing
- Robotic ankle system, Robotic knee system
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Rehabilitation of Early Stroke Patients Using an AFO: an RCT
Stroke is a major cause of disabilities worldwide. Stroke survivors commonly exhibit walking defects which lead to an altered, slow speed and asymmetric gait pattern.
- Trial name
- NCT01006772
- Testing
- Solid Ankle Foot Orthosis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Strathclyde
Cerebral Palsy
Augmenting Ankle Plantarflexor Function in Cerebral Palsy
The first specific aim is to quantify improvement in ankle muscle function and functional mobility following targeted ankle resistance gait training in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT05154253
- Testing
- Biomotum Spark: Robotic ankle assistance, Biomotum Spark: Robotic ankle resistance, Standard gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Ankle Fractures, Pilon Fracture
Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures
The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.
- Trial name
- NCT05280639
- Testing
- Wooden block, Formal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Ankle Injuries, Sprains and Strains
Impact of Hyperarch Fascia Training on Ankle Health and Exercise Performance
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the Hyperarch Fascia Training (HFT) program can reduce ankle pain and improve jump performance in active adults aged 20-45 with a history of ankle sprains.
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Sprains and Strains, Joint Instability
- Trial name
- NCT06959472
- Testing
- Hyperarch Fascia Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Ankle Sprains
Development of Chronic Ankle Instability After Acute Ankle Sprain
The goal of this observational prospective cohort study is to determine key clinical predictors for chronic ankle instability and return to sports in patients who suffered an acute ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT05637008
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI, Ankle Sprain
Ankle vs. Hip vs. Combined Strengthening in Chronic Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common condition that can develop after a lateral ankle sprain. Up to 40% of people who sprain their ankle experience a recurrence within a year, and as many as 30% develop persistent symptoms…
- Trial name
- SHAC (NCT07606534)
- Testing
- Isometric Ankle Strengthening Program, Hip Strengthening, Combined Isometric Ankle and Hip Strengthening Program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Sport Injury
Comparing VR and Balance Exercises In Rehabilitation of Adolescent Athletes
Ankle sprains are common injuries in active young people. Most of these injuries recovery quickly on their own, do not require imaging, and do better with early motion and rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT04592900
- Testing
- balance exercising
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Chronic Ankle Instability, Ankle Instability
Different Pressure Tissue Flossing Combined With Exercise for Chronic Ankle Instability
This study will evaluate whether tissue flossing with different pressure levels, when combined with exercise training, improves ankle function in young adults with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- CAI-FLOSS (NCT07667816)
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Tissue Flossing at 150 mmHg, Tissue Flossing at 200 mmHg
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Chengdu Sport University
Fracture of Foot
The Role of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Postop Rehabilitation of Foot and Ankle Injuries
The purpose of the study is to determine the role of blood flow restriction (BFR) + neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in improving post-operative physical therapy and recovery after ankle fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05844280
- Testing
- BFR+NMES at therapeutic level, BFR+NMES at sub therapeutic level
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham