Changes in Unstable Ankles After Balance Training - Full Text View

Sponsored by:	University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Information provided by:	University of North Carolina, Charlotte
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00432705

Purpose

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.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Ankle Injury	Procedure: Checking stability of ankle	Phase I

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title:	Modulation of Sensorimotor Measures in Chronically Unstable Ankles

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Ankle Injuries and Disorders

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of North Carolina, Charlotte:

Primary Outcome Measures:

postural control [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Enrollment:	70
Study Start Date:	September 2006
Study Completion Date:	September 2007
Primary Completion Date:	September 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Intervention Details:

Flexing and walking

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.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 30 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

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

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00432705

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

JoEllen M. Sefton, MS, ATC, CMT

UNC Charlotte

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	UNCCharlotte ( JoEllen Sefton )
Study ID Numbers:	05-11-34-CAI-B
Study First Received:	February 6, 2007
Last Updated:	July 21, 2009
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00432705 History of Changes
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of North Carolina, Charlotte:

ankle
sensorimotor
reflex
training

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Ankle Injuries
Wounds and Injuries
Disorders of Environmental Origin
Leg Injuries

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Ankle Injuries
Wounds and Injuries
Disorders of Environmental Origin
Leg Injuries

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 02, 2009