CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of the Elastic Taping on the Chronic Ankle Instability

Brazil27 participantsStarted 2019-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study will analyze the effects of an elastic taping application protocol in individuals with chronic ankle instability. One group will perform a protocol with increased tape tension for five weeks while the other group will receive the same tape without tension during the same period.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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: * young adults with chronic ankle instability (unilateral or bilateral); * the first sprain episode occurred for at least 1 year pre-study associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, edema, etc.); * having discontinued for at least 1 day physical activity; * the most recent sprain occurred more than 3 months prior study; * self-reported instability feeling to be confirmed by specific questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * lower limb surgical procedure; * lower limb fracture history; * acute injury (last 3 months) of other lower limb joints resulting in at least 1 day in the interruption of physical activity; * wounds in the ankle region or foot; * own skin disease; * have allergy to bandage; * be in physiotherapeutic treatment.

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

Functionality

Timeframe: The evaluation will occur at week 1 (baseline) and at the end of the protocol (week 6)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04568577

SponsorUniversidade Norte do Paraná

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-24

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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.