Effectiveness of steroid and local anesthetic injection for patients with functional ankle instability

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Functional ankle instability; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN51678104
• Lead Sponsor: ational Natural Science Foundation of China

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-11
• Study Completion: 2023-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 to 50 years
2. At least one episode of significant ankle sprain sustained no less than 12 months prior to the recruitment
3. At least one interrupted day of desired physical activity
4. Existing residual symptoms including recurrent ankle sprains, and/or at least two episodes of sprains and/or perceived ankle instability in the previous 6 months
5. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) scores lower than 24

Exclusion Criteria

1. A history of fracture requiring realignment or musculoskeletal surgery in either lower extremity
2. Osteoarthritis in either lower extremity, head trauma, inner ear disease, muscular dystrophy, or other conditions that could affect balance control
3. A history of acute injury to the lower extremity within 3 months before the enrollment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified