Average ANKLE GO Score in the Objective Functional Assessment of the Ankle in Healthy Military Personnel (ANKMIL) (ANKMIL)

January 6, 2026 updated by: Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées

This research aims to establish reference values for the Ankle-Go score, a validated tool for functional assessment of the ankle, in healthy military personnel. The Ankle-Go score, already used in the civilian population after sprains or surgery, combines physical tests and subjective questionnaires to assess functional recovery of the ankle. No normative data currently exist for the military population, whose physical and operational requirements differ significantly from those of the general population. This is an observational, prospective, single-center study conducted at the 39th medical branch in Oberhoffen (5th CMA). It will include 96 active military personnel with healthy ankles, examined during their periodic medical visit. Participants will complete the full Ankle-Go test and fill out the associated questionnaires on the secure anklego.com platform. The data will then be analyzed anonymously to calculate a reference average and explore possible variations according to gender and age. These results will ultimately improve care and fitness-to-duty decisions after ankle injuries in the military. The total duration of the study is estimated at 8 months, including 6 months of data collection and 2 months of analysis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Ankle Disorders Injuries

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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

France
- France
  - Haguenau, France, France, 67504
    - Cma05/Am039

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

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Active military personnel in good health and performing operational duties (mainly infantrymen). Participants are recruited during periodic medical examinations at the 39th medical centre in Oberhoffen.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Active military personnel assigned to the 39th Medical Unit in Oberhoffen (5th CMA).
Engaged in regular physical activity.
Ankle considered healthy (no recent history of injury or instability).
Verbal and written consent obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

History of ankle sprain, fracture, or surgery in the last 12 months.
Musculoskeletal or neurological condition affecting walking or balance.
Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Average Ankle-Go score in healthy military personnel Time Frame: 6 months after the start of data collection	Establish the mean value, standard deviation and reference intervals for the Ankle-Go score in a population of healthy military personnel, based on data collected during the complete test (physical tests and questionnaires). All these measurements correspond to a score (for example, for time in seconds, a patient performing exercise in 5 seconds, get a score of 2). All scores will be added together to obtain a single value considered as the final score.	6 months after the start of data collection

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 7, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 8, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

November 8, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

January 15, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)