Simplified Tai Chi Exercises to Improve Function in People With Chronic Ankle Instability (NCT06682897) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Simplified Tai Chi Exercises to Improve Function in People With Chronic Ankle Instability
United Kingdom36 participantsStarted 2024-08-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the simplified four-week Tai Chi training in improving function in people with chronic ankle instability. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the 4-week Tai Chi training improve ankle neuromuscular responses?
2. Does the 4-week Tai Chi training enhance ankle proprioception?
3. Does the 4-week Tai Chi training improve ankle muscle strength？
4. Does the 4-week Tai Chi training boost balance performance？
5. Does the 4-week Tai Chi training enhance subjective ankle stability and quality of life?
Researchers will compare Tai Chi training to self-management to see if this Tai Chi training works to enhance ankle stability performance.
Participants will:
1. Take self-management and Tai Chi training, and each for 4 weeks
2. Visit the labs every 4 weeks for biomechanical measurements and questionnaires, totally 3 times.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Aged from 18 to 40
* A history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain was associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc) and disrupted activity
* The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to study enrolment
* The most recent injury must have occurred more than 3 months prior to study enrolment
* Reports of feeling instable or "giving way" during daily activities or physical activities and experienced at least 2 episodes in the 6 months prior to study enrolment
* Scoring ≤25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool
Exclusion criteria:
* Any previous fractures or surgeries on the lower limbs
* Have other muscle, joint or nerve disorders that affect the function of the lower limbs
* Chest pain at rest, dizziness during rest, heart condition, or doctor's advice not to exercise without medical supervision
* Currently enrolled in other ankle rehabilitation programmes
* Already a Tai Chi practitioner
* Pregnant
* Allergic to adhesive tapes
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
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Ankle neuromuscular reponses
Timeframe: From the date of randomization until the completion of three assessments. This evaluation will be conducted at 0, 4, and 8 weeks after enrollment, with a maximum duration of 8 weeks.