Changes in Unstable Ankles After Balance Training

July 21, 2009 updated by: University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Modulation of Sensorimotor Measures in Chronically Unstable Ankles

This study is evaluating reflex board training to see if it will help people who frequently roll their ankles. We are investigating several tests that evaluate the ability of the neuromuscular system to control ankle movement. This study is in 2 parts:Part 1 looks at changes after 1 day of reflex training; Part 2 looks at changes after 6 weeks of reflex training. It is thought that the reflex training will improve measures of static and dynamic balance as well as spinal reflex measures.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Research has utilized multiple measures in an effort to detect chronic ankle instability (CAI). Recently, investigations have focused on assessment of sensorimotor function in those who suffer from CAI. These measures have included traditional and functional postural control variables, as well as measures of joint position sense, neuromuscular control and recruitment, and nerve conduction velocity. This study seeks to modulate sensorimotor measures through both short- and long-term reflex training. This information may help to better assess sensorimotor deficits associated with CAI, to focus future research, evaluate rehabilitation protocols and to improve our understanding of this chronic disability.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

70

Phase

  • Phase 1

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • chronically unstable ankles with a history of at least 2 ankle sprains in the past year, M/F 18-30, healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ankle sprain within past 6 months, any chronic lower extremity injury or condition, neurological condition, balance-inner ear or vestibular condition, any other condition that would interfere with testing

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
postural control
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: JoEllen M. Sefton, MS, ATC, CMT, UNC Charlotte

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 6, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 6, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

February 8, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 22, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 05-11-34-CAI-B

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