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Effects of Chronic Ankle Instability on Cervical Spine Proprioception
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsored by: Logan College of Chiropractic
Information provided by: Logan College of Chiropractic
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00494403
  Purpose

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effects of chronic ankle instability on cervical spine and knee proprioception as measured using joint position sense to investigate whether correlation can be drawn between the two.


Condition
Chronic Ankle Instability
Impaired Proprioception

MedlinePlus related topics: Neck Injuries and Disorders
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Cross-Sectional, Defined Population, Prospective Study

Further study details as provided by Logan College of Chiropractic:

Study Start Date: June 2007
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   25 Years to 65 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • History of ankle instability
  • Ages 25-65 yoa

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent surgery, have any unstable or fused joints of the cervical spine.
  • Medications, prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants.
  • Any previous cervical spine injury, surgery or condition affecting range of motion of the cervical spine.
  • Any local infection, injury or other malignancy.
  • Congenital conditions affecting the cervical spine, i.e. block vertebrae, Klippel feil syndrome.
  • Any systemic illness that has an adverse effect on the cervical spine.
  • A history of dizziness, light headedness or passing out.
  • A history of neck or back injury.
  • A history of serious automobile accident.
  • Any spinal manipulation within 48 hours before testing or during the one week of testing.
  • A score of less than 6 out 10 questions answered yes on the Functional Ankle Instability form (Appendix E) will disqualify the candidate for acceptance into the study.
  • History of knee surgery and degenerative knee condition.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00494403

Locations
United States, Missouri
Logan College of Chiropractic
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63017
Sponsors and Collaborators
Logan College of Chiropractic
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Dennis Enix, DC,MBA Logan College of Chiropractic
  More Information

Study ID Numbers: RD0615070095
Study First Received: June 27, 2007
Last Updated: July 31, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00494403  
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Logan College of Chiropractic:
ankle
proprioception

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009