Tape Implant vs Standard Repair for Ankle Instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a special tape to a standard ankle ligament repair helps people with chronic ankle instability more than the standard repair alone. If you have loose joints and a history of ankle giving way, this study may be an option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic ankle instability (your ankle often gives way).
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a Beighton score of 4 or more (a measure of how flexible your joints are).
- You do not have a recent ankle injury or fracture.
- You do not have severe arthritis or certain other ankle problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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