Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with chronic ankle instability

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic ankle instability.; Sprain of ankle; S93.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20210604051488N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 12 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

The initial unilateral ankle sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study enrollment
The most recent injury must have occurred more than 3 months prior to study enrollment
Episodes of giving way or feeling of instability in the involved ankle
History of inflammation symptoms such as swelling, weakness, pain within the past year
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score less than 24
Acquiring a score < 90% in daily living activities and < 80% in sport activities from foot and ankle ability measure (FAAM) questionnaire
People in the age range of 18 to 35 years

Exclusion Criteria

Evidence of neurological or psychiatric disorders, seizure and epilepsy, had a head injury resulting in a loss of consciousness, history of migraines
History of ankle and lower limb surgery or fracture
Pregnant
Have any metallic implants, including intracranial electrodes,surgical clips, shrapnel or pacemaker

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified