Calf raise tests for Achilles tendon rupture and ankle sprain
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study checks if a simple calf raise test can measure recovery in people with an Achilles tendon rupture or a lateral ankle sprain. It also includes healthy people for comparison.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You can read and understand German or English.
- You have either an ankle sprain (4-16 weeks ago) or an Achilles tendon rupture (6-24 months ago, with or without surgery).
- Or you are a healthy person willing to be in a comparison group.
- You do not have chronic ankle instability, previous Achilles rupture, or other major leg injuries in the last year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study uses a small handheld device to measure how loose or unstable your ankle is. By comparing different ankle conditions, they hope to improve how doctors assess ankle sprains and instability.
This study tests whether adding eye exercises to standard balance training helps amateur athletes with chronic ankle instability. It aims to improve ankle stability and reduce the feeling of the ankle 'giving way'.
This study tests whether a special test done 3 months after ankle ligament surgery helps people get back to sports more safely. It is for active adults who had surgery for chronic ankle instability.
This study looks at how ACL reconstruction knee surgery might affect the mechanics of your ankle joint. It aims to understand if the surgery changes how your ankle moves and works, which could help improve rehabilitation.
This study is testing two types of training—blood flow restriction (using a cuff to partially reduce blood flow) and balance/position sense exercises—to help people with repeated ankle sprains regain stronger ankle control and better joint awareness. It may help you feel more stable and avoid future sprains.
This study looks at whether people with ACL tears have weakness in a specific calf muscle called the soleus. If you have an ACL tear, you will do strength tests to compare with healthy individuals.
Hear when a new Achilles Tendon trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.