TerminatedNot Applicable

The Effect of Strain-counterstrain on Ankle Instability

Stopped: Data collection was terminated due to unavailability of additional participants.

United States27 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of Strain Counterstrain in the treatment of chronic ankle instability.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * history of at least 1 ankle sprain, with pain and/or limping for more than 1 day, at least 3 months earlier * 3 of more episodes of ankle giving way in the last 12 months * chronic instability attributed to the original sprain injury * age between 18-55 Exclusion Criteria: * history of fracture or surgery in the affected ankle * any other lower extremity musculoskeletal injury on the side of the involved ankle * vestibular dysfunction or disorder * history of balance dysfunction * history of stroke or any other neurological pathology or disease * history of ACL injury * current participation in physical therapy or rehabilitation for the ankle injury * evidence of CNS dysfunction

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Star Excursion Balance Test

Timeframe: baseline

Star Excursion Balance Test

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02025569

SponsorLong Island University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-07

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.