Effect of Manipulation of the Ankle Joint on Gait

December 22, 2014 updated by: University of Bridgeport

Effect of Manipulation of the Tibiotalar Joint on Gait

The purpose of this study is to determine if manipulation of the ankle improves some measurable characteristics of how a person walks. The investigators hypothesize that the ankle will be able to bend better after manipulation and thus improve walking speed and reduce differences between the two limbs.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

2

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

  • United States
    • Connecticut
      • Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, 06604
        • University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Human Performance Laboratory

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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Students will be screened for eligibility by testing their ability to perform a squat.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • a recent (within one month) ankle sprain
  • evidence of ankle instability
  • cardiac condition

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: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Ankle manipulation
Treatment will consist of manipulation of the tibiotalar joint intended to produce anterior to posterior glide of the tibia on the talus
Procedure: Ankle manipulation
Sham Comparator: Sham manipulation
Sham manipulative procedure of the tibiotalar joint.
Other: Sham manipulation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in self-selected walking speed
Time Frame: Day 1 and 6 weeks
Subjects will pick the speed they want to walk on the treadmill but will be blinded to their choice. The actual speed chosen will be recorded.
Day 1 and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in side-to-side difference in stance phase
Time Frame: Day 1 and 6 weeks
Measurement of the change in the difference in single stance phase between the left foot and right foot.
Day 1 and 6 weeks
Change in difference in step length from side-to-side
Time Frame: Day 1 and 6 weeks
Measurement of the change in the difference in step length between the left foot and right foot
Day 1 and 6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Bridgeport

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stephen M Perle, DC, MS, University of Bridgeport

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

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 5, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 8, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

February 11, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 23, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 22, 2014

Last Verified

December 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UB-SMP-001

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