Elasticity of Structures Around the Ankle in Chronic Ankle Instability

NCT ID: NCT06987435

Last Updated: 2025-11-26

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-01

Study Completion Date

2025-09-01

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to examine the flexibility of the structures around the ankle in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability. Individuals between the ages of 18-45 who have been diagnosed with chronic ankle instability by an orthopedist and who have unilateral instability will be included in the study. The flexibility of the healthy and instability sides will be evaluated. Demographic information of the individuals will be recorded and clinical evaluations will be made. The severity of ankle instability will be evaluated with the Functional Ankle Identification (FABIT). The foot posture of the individuals participating in the study will be evaluated with the Foot Posture Index, and the degree of flat feet will be evaluated with the Navicular Drop Test. The flexibility of the gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, achilles tendon and plantar fascia of the individuals participating in the study will be measured with a myotonometer.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chronic Ankle Instability

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ages 18 to 45
* Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of 24 to 30
* Diagnosed with unilateral chronic ankle instability by a physician

Exclusion Criteria

* Inability to communicate verbally
* Use of a walking aid
* Any history of lower extremity surgery
* People with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders and/or congestive heart failure.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Busra Seckinogullari Korkusuz

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Süleyman Korkusuz, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Atılım University

Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ankara University

Locations

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Atılım University

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Tas S, Salkin Y. An investigation of the sex-related differences in the stiffness of the Achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle: Inter-observer reliability and inter-day repeatability and the effect of ankle joint motion. Foot (Edinb). 2019 Dec;41:44-50. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2019.09.003. Epub 2019 Sep 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31704588 (View on PubMed)

Rydahl SJ, Brouwer BJ. Ankle stiffness and tissue compliance in stroke survivors: a validation of Myotonometer measurements. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Oct;85(10):1631-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.01.026.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15468023 (View on PubMed)

Redmond AC, Crosbie J, Ouvrier RA. Development and validation of a novel rating system for scoring standing foot posture: the Foot Posture Index. Clin Biomech (Bristol). 2006 Jan;21(1):89-98. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2005.08.002. Epub 2005 Sep 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16182419 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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604.01.02-423

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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