Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Males with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)
- Conditions
- Chronic Ankle Instability.Instability secondary to old ligament injuryM24.2
- Registration Number
- IRCT20230208057352N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Males, 18-40 yrs; with a history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain (associated with pain, swelling, and/or dislocation) occurred at least 12 months prior to study enrollment
Participants should report at least 2 episodes of giving way in the 6 months prior to study enrollment
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score = 24. Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM): ADL subscale <90%, Sports subscale <80%
No pain in involved ankle
Participants should be right-handed
Instability should be unilateral
Neurologic or orthopedic disorders wich may cause balance impairments
History of lower extremity fracture or lower-extremity surgery
Uncorrected hearing or visual impairments
Have any metallic implants, pacemakers, intracranial electrodes, surgical clips
A history of migraines, seizure, or head injury resulting in a loss of consciousness
If contact with the scalp is not possible
Have a scalp or skin condition (e.g., psoriasis or eczema)
Using medications that may alter seizure threshold or cognitive performance
If participants consume alcohol or caffeine 12 hours before the sessions
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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