Validity and Reliability of Calf Raise Tests in Patients With Achilles Tendon Rupture and Lateral… (NCT07197593) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validity and Reliability of Calf Raise Tests in Patients With Achilles Tendon Rupture and Lateral Ankle Sprain
70 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of clinically used Calf Raise Test parameters (collected with the "the Calf Raise App") between patients with Lateral Ankle Sprain or Achilles Tendon Repair and healthy controls.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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General Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent
* Aged 18-65 years
* German or English speaking
Inclusion Criteria:
LAS individuals: Unilateral LAS 4-16 weeks post-injury diagnosed by a physician as LAS, supination trauma, ankle distortion or ligamentous ankle injury.
ATR individuals: Unilateral ATR 6- 24 months post-injury/surgery (surgical or conservative treatment).
Healthy controls: Matched to Patients by Group Level: Physical Activity, Age and Gender.
Exclusion Criteria:
LAS individuals: Medial Ligament injuries (Grade II or III) ATR individuals: Previous ATR
General Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic Ankle Instability (defined by symptoms such as giving way, perceived instability and at least one LAS within the last 6 months)
* Previous ATR
* Other lower limb injury and/or surgery in the last year (e.g. fractures, ligament reconstructions or other conditions resulting in ≥ 6 months of sports inactivity)
* Impaired motor function of the lower limb due to neurovascular or neurological diseases
* Vestibular or visual disturbances
* Or any other pathoanatomic abnormality that would affect motor performance (e.g. foot arthrodesis, toe amputation/missing toes or other conditions such as joint deformities, severe chronic pain).
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
Calf Raise Test (CRT)
Timeframe: The CRT data will be collected at two time points: at baseline and after a 30- min break. Total time of data collection: ca. 1 hour.