Effects of SMART VS FIRE Training in Chronic Ankle Instability (NCT06149052) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of SMART VS FIRE Training in Chronic Ankle Instability
Pakistan25 participantsStarted 2023-08-23
Plain-language summary
The study was a randomized clinical trial with the sample size of 26. The study was conducted at Sports Club Sheikhupura. Subjects were enrolled according to eligibility criteria. Patients were divided into two groups, each with 13 patients. Group A received SMART training intervention and warm-up exercises, while group B received Foot intensive rehabilitation exercises (FIRE) and warm up exercises. The session was around 45 to 60 min on each patient with three sessions per week on alternate days. A total of Three weeks treatment regime was given to the patients and assessment of patient's strength (CAIT) and performance (FAAM) was done at the baseline, after the completion of treatment at three weeks and after six weeks to observe the long-term effects.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Athletes 18-45 years of age,
* 2 repeated episodes of giving way, feelings of instability
* Core training not less than 4 week.
* Chronic ankle instability more than 6 months.
* Repeated ankle sprain more than twice and patients with \<24 points based on CAIT.
* Athletes with single side ankle instability
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute concomitant injuries of the ankle.
* Individuals who were able to return to pre-injury levels of activity
* Serious lower-extremity injuries of the last 6 months
* Lower-extremity surgery, and neurological diseases
* Simultaneous severe sprain of both ankle joints
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?
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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
1
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks
2
Foot and Ankle Ability Measurement (FAAM)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 3 weeks and 6 weeks