Investigating the adding effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation to balance training on balance and functional performance of athletes with chronic ankle instability.

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Ankle Instability.; Sprain of Ankle; S93.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20240416061500N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 27 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

History of at least one significant ankle sprain that has been more than 3 months since the last sprain and was accompanied by pain and swelling and prevented the person from doing the desired work for at least one day. History of emptying and twisting again and feeling of instability in the injured ankle (he/she must have feel emptying his/her ankle at least two times in the past 6 months).Recreational athletes engaged in volleyball and basketball, who regularly perform the desired sports activity for at least 6 months, 3 times a week and 2 hours a day. CAIT score equal to or less than 25? Daily activity scale equal to or less than 90% according to FAAM questionnaire? Exercise activity scale equal to or less than 80% according to FAAM questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

History of surgery of musculoskeletal structures (such as bones, joints, nerves) in any of the lower limbs. History of lower limb fracture. Acute damage to other musculoskeletal structures of the lower limb joints during the last 3 months that affects the function and stability of the joint (such as fractures, sprains) and prevents the person from performing his/her desired physical activities for at least one day. History of neurological disease, visual, vestibular or any other complications. Mental and cognitive problems (Mini-Mental Status Exam Score =23). Being hospitalized for the past year due to mental illness. History of head surgery, brain tumor or metal implant in the head. Taking drugs that affect the central nervous system such as dextromethorphan and D-cycloserine in the last 6 months. Drug and alcohol abuse.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified star excursion balance test(mSEBT).;Functional performance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Agility t-test.;Functional performance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Triple hop test.;Patient reported performance. Timepoint: Initiation of treatment, immediately after and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: FAAM questionnaire.