Elasticity of Structures Around the Ankle in Chronic Ankle Instability

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Ankle Instability

• Registration Number: NCT06987435
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the flexibility of the structures around the ankle in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability. Individuals between the ages of 18-45 who have been diagnosed with chronic ankle instability by an orthopedist and who have unilateral instability will be included in the study. The flexibility of the healthy and instability sides will be evaluated. Demographic information of the individuals will be recorded and clinical evaluations will be made. The severity of ankle instability will be evaluated with the Functional Ankle Identification (FABIT). The foot posture of the individuals participating in the study will be evaluated with the Foot Posture Index, and the degree of flat feet will be evaluated with the Navicular Drop Test. The flexibility of the gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, achilles tendon and plantar fascia of the individuals participating in the study will be measured with a myotonometer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-23
• Study Start: 2025-06-15
• Primary Completion: 2025-09
• Study Completion: 2025-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

• Ages 18 to 45
• Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of 24 to 30
• Diagnosed with unilateral chronic ankle instability by a physician

Exclusion Criteria

• Inability to communicate verbally
• Use of a walking aid
• Any history of lower extremity surgery
• People with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders and/or congestive heart failure.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Ankle Identification	Baseline	The Functional Ankle Identification method is a scale developed to evaluate the functional ankle instability of individuals.
Foot Posture Index	Baseline	Foot Posture Index will be applied in this study to evaluate the foot postures of the participants.
Navicular Drop Test	Baseline	The Navicular Drop Test will be administered to measure how much the participants' navicular bones have fallen.
Myoton	Baseline	Participants' gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, achilles tendon and plantar fascia flexibility will be evaluated using a myotonometer device.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Atılım University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey