Ankle muscle fatigue and walking in ankle instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies how tired ankle muscles affect walking in people with chronic ankle instability. It compares their walking patterns to healthy people to understand if fatigue makes ankle issues worse.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have no history of major leg surgeries or nerve problems
- For the ankle instability group: you have had a first ankle sprain at least a year ago, no sprain in the last 3 months, and your ankle feels unstable
- For the healthy group: you have no past ankle injuries or surgeries
- You do not have other ankle problems or current pain
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 looks at how getting your ankle muscles tired changes your ability to sense force and control movement. It compares people with chronic ankle instability to healthy volunteers to find better ways to prevent re-injury.
This study compares three different exercise programs to strengthen your ankle and improve stability. If you have a history of ankle sprains with ongoing instability problems, this trial tests which type of strengthening works best to prevent future injuries and improve your ability to do sports.
This study tests a lower-leg exercise program designed to improve ankle stability in people with chronic ankle instability. If you have had multiple ankle sprains and a feeling of the ankle 'giving way,' this may help you regain strength and confidence in your ankle.
This study looks at whether simple X-ray or physical measurements can predict balance problems in people with chronic ankle instability. If you often feel your ankle gives way, joining could help researchers find better ways to identify who needs extra balance training.
This study tests if adding a special computer-based brain training activity to regular ankle function tests can help teenage and young adult athletes who have ongoing ankle problems. If you are a licensed football, basketball, or volleyball player aged 16–25 with chronic ankle instability for at least a year, you may be eligible.
This study compares two types of exercise programs for basketball players with chronic ankle instability (a feeling that the ankle is weak or gives way). One program focuses only on movement, while the other adds mental challenges to help improve control. If you have frequent ankle giving way, this might help you find a better way to retrain your ankle.
Hear when a new Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.