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Clinical Trials/NCT03439930
NCT03439930
Completed
N/A

The Effect of Balance Training on Neuromuscular Control in Subjects With CAI

University Ghent0 sites60 target enrollmentSeptember 1, 2016

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Ankle Inversion Sprain
Sponsor
University Ghent
Enrollment
60
Primary Endpoint
muscle reaction time
Status
Completed
Last Updated
4 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is evaluate the effect of uni-axial versus multidirectional balance training on muscle reaction time in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Muscle reaction time is measured on a trapdoor simulating an inversion sprain before and after a 6 week lasting balance training protocol.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
September 1, 2016
End Date
June 30, 2018
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • History of an ankle sprain
  • Repetitive ankle sprains AND feelings of instability AND giving way
  • Ankle functionality is documented (not as inclusion criteria)

Exclusion Criteria

  • equilibrium disorder

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

muscle reaction time

Time Frame: 6 weeks

Muscle reaction of lower leg muscles is recorded during sudden simulated inversion sprain on a trap door

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