Changes in Unstable Ankles After Balance Training - Tabular View

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Tracking Information

First Received Date ^†

February 6, 2007

Last Updated Date

February 6, 2007

Start Date ^†

September 2006

Current Primary Outcome Measures ^†

Hoffmann-reflex
postural control
star excursion balance test
joint position sense

Original Primary Outcome Measures ^†

Same as current

Change History

No Changes Posted

Current Secondary Outcome Measures ^†

Original Secondary Outcome Measures ^†

Descriptive Information

Brief Title ^†

Changes in Unstable Ankles After Balance Training

Official Title ^†

Modulation of Sensorimotor Measures in Chronically Unstable Ankles

Brief Summary

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.

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 Phase

Phase I

Study Type ^†

Interventional

Study Design ^†

Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study

Condition ^†

Ankle Injury

Intervention ^†

Procedure: reflex training

Study Arms / Comparison Groups

Publications *

* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ^†

Recruiting

Enrollment ^†

Completion Date

May 2007

Primary Completion Date

Eligibility Criteria ^†

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

Gender

Both

Ages

18 Years to 30 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Contacts ^††

Contact: JoEllen M. Sefton, MS

704-687-4112

jmsefton@uncc.edu

Location Countries ^†

United States

Expanded Access Status

Administrative Information

NCT ID ^†

NCT00432705

Responsible Party

Secondary IDs ^††

Study Sponsor ^†

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Collaborators ^††

Investigators ^†

Principal Investigator:

JoEllen M. Sefton, MS, ATC, CMT

UNC Charlotte

Information Provided By

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Verification Date

February 2007

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