The Effect of Manipulation on Dysfunction of the Talo-crural Joint

May 11, 2010 updated by: Scandinavian College of Chiropractic

The Effect of Manipulation on Dysfunction of the Talo-crural Joint- a Clinical Randomised Trial

The purpose of this trial was to explore the effects of chiropractic manipulation in patients with talo-crural joint dysfunction.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Ankle sprains is one of the most common problems in clinical practice, mostly due to loss of mobility. Factors affecting the mobility of the joints may be due to muscle tension, ligamentous or anatomical anomalies.

Research over the last years have reported a scarce of trials investigating chiropractic treatment of the ankle joint. Previous studies have focused on investigating ROM and proprioception. This study aimed to determine whether a single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint altered ankle function in subjects with dysfunction of the talo-crural joint.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

19

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Sweden
    • Stockholm
      • Solna, Stockholm, Sweden, 169 57
        • Scandinavian College of Chiropractic

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

16 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • First league handball player
  • Talo-crural joint dysfunction
  • Age >16 yrs

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a history of recent trauma or previous operations with remaining fixation material in the foot or ankle

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: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation towards Tibia, not affecting the dysfunctional talo-crural joint
Other: Chiropractic (HVLA) manipulation
Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint, once a week during a three week period
Experimental: Treatment
Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation on dysfunctional talo-crural joint
Other: Chiropractic (HVLA) manipulation
Single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA long axis) thrust manipulation to the talo-crural joint, once a week during a three week period

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
Time Frame: Day 1
First assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo)
Day 1

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
Time Frame: Week one
Second assessment: Active or placebo treatment if needed
Week one
Counter movement jump; IVAR test system
Time Frame: Week two
Third assessment: One leg single jump before and after treatment (active or placebo
Week two

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Scandinavian College of Chiropractic

Investigators

  • Study Director: Håkan A Westerblad, MD, PhD, Karolinska Institutet

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

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2010

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2009/1965-31/4

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