CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Techniques in the Management of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains in Soccer Players

Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2023-11-14

Plain-language summary

To determine the effects of motor imagery techniques on pain, proprioception, instability and strength in acute lateral ankle sprains in soccer players

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

MALE

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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: * Active Male football player. * Age among 18-30 years. * Football players who had recent lateral ankle sprain allocation accomplished within 72 hours after the sprain. * Participant had at least one of these symptoms: pain, inflammation, contusion or unable to perform physical activities for more than a day. * Football players with a history of acute ankle sprains and a self-declared feeling of instability with a Cumberland ankle instability tool score of \<27. * Players who were referred by Rheumatologist/Sports Physiatrist. Exclusion Criteria: * Ankle sprain related with lower extremity fracture. * Other lower extremity injuries. * Neurological/ Claudication or vascular abnormalities

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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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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Cumberland Ankle Instability Test questionnaire

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Star Excursion Proprioception Test

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Manual Muscle Testing

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06464796

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-04

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

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