The Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Chronic Ankle Instability Pat… (NCT06204861) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Chronic Ankle Instability Patients
China31 participantsStarted 2023-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the applicability and effectiveness of capacitive and resistive Electric transfer (CRET) therapy in combination with balance training in improving ankle function, proprioception, and balance in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can CRET therapy expedite the rehabilitation process for patients with chronic ankle instability?
* Does the combination of CRET therapy and balance training yield superior efficacy to other interventions?
This study involved 31 physically active participants with unilateral ankle instability, comprising 19 males and 12 females. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the balance training group (B Group), the capacitive and resistive electric transfer group (CRET Group), and the balance training combined with the capacitive and resistive electric transfer group (B+CRET Group).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years;
* At least 12 months between the initial sprain and the current experiment, the sprain occurred with symptoms of inflammatory reactions such as pain and swelling, resulting in the inability to engage in physical activity for at least 1 day, and the most recent ankle sprain was more than 3 months away from the experiment;
* The occurrence of a re-sprain or "sensory instability" condition after the initial sprain, as follows: a. "sensory instability": at least 2 times within 6 months from the experiment; b. re-sprain: 2 times or 2 times of the same ankle sprain " condition as follows: a. "Sensory destabilization": at least 2 times within 6 months from the experiment; b. Re-sprain: 2 or more sprains of the same ankle;
* Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool (AJFAT) score ≤ 26;
* No complaint of instability in the other ankle;
* No mechanical ankle instability, i.e., negative anterior drawer test and talar tilt test
* No intervention by any means of rehabilitation before participation in this experiment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of lower extremity fracture on either side;
* The presence of central or peripheral nervous system injury
* The presence of lower extremity surgery on either side.
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
1
Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool
Timeframe: Each subject was tested before the first intervention training and after the twelfth intervention training (4 weeks after the first intervention).
2
One Leg Standing Test
Timeframe: Each subject was tested before the first intervention training and after the twelfth intervention training (4 weeks after the first intervention).
3
The modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Timeframe: Each subject was tested before the first intervention training and after the twelfth intervention training (4 weeks after the first intervention). The time, place, and testers of the test were kept consistent.