Assessment of Intrinsic Risk Factors for Ankle Injuries in Ballet Dancers (NCT07199985) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Intrinsic Risk Factors for Ankle Injuries in Ballet Dancers
Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2025-09-22
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate intrinsic risk factors (muscle strength, joint range of motion, static and dynamic balance) that may lead to ankle injuries in ballet dancers and to examine the relationship between these factors and ankle injuries experienced in the last 12 months. By comparing ballet dancers who have suffered injuries requiring physical therapy or forcing them to take a break from dancing for more than one week in the past year with uninjured ballet dancers and a control group, the findings aim to contribute scientifically to the development of individualized rehabilitation programs and the safe and effective planning of return-to-stage processes. Furthermore, it is believed that these data may support the reduction of time and financial losses among dancers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be 18 years of age or older
. Be a professional or academic-level dancer who has been practicing classical ballet regularly (at least 3 days a week) for the past 3 years
. Reside in the province of Izmir
. Agree to participate voluntarily and have signed an informed consent form
. Be 18 years of age or older
. Have no prior dance experience
. Not have participated in sports that place specific stress on the ankle area (such as ballet, artistic gymnastics, martial arts, soccer, etc.), even if engaging in regular physical activity
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Ankle muscle strength
Timeframe: baseline(single assessment session; Day 1)
2
Dynamic Balance Ability
Timeframe: baseline(single assessment session; Day 1)
3
Range of Motion (ROM) of the Ankle and First Metatarsophalangeal (1st MTP) Joint
Timeframe: Baseline (single assessment session; Day 1)
4
Static Balance Ability
Timeframe: baseline(single assessment session; Day 1)
. Having undergone surgery on the lower extremities within the last 6 months
. Having a history of diagnosed chronic disease related to the nervous system, vestibular system, or musculoskeletal system (e.g., peripheral neuropathy, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
. Having a physical disability that prevents completion of isokinetic or balance tests