Effects of Combined Exercise and Kinesio Taping on Balance and Jump Performance in Athletes With … (NCT07427290) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Combined Exercise and Kinesio Taping on Balance and Jump Performance in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability
Albania78 participantsStarted 2024-11-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a combined neuromuscular rehabilitation program improves static balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability. It will also examine whether the addition of kinesio taping provides extra benefit compared with exercise alone. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does a six-week balance and strength exercise program improve static postural control in athletes with chronic ankle instability?
Does adding kinesio taping to the exercise program lead to greater improvements in balance compared with exercise alone?
Researchers will compare three groups: an exercise group, an exercise plus kinesio taping group, and a control group, to determine which approach is most effective for improving balance.
Participants will:
Take part in a supervised rehabilitation program three times per week for six weeks (intervention groups)
Perform balance training on a wobble board and strength exercises using elastic resistance bands
Receive kinesio taping before each session if assigned to the taping group
Undergo balance assessments before and after the intervention using force-plate measurements
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria: History of at least one ankle sprain occurring at least 12 months prior to enrollment.
Presence of clinical signs of pain and inflammation. Most recent ankle sprain occurring at least 3 months before study inclusion. History of more than two episodes of "giving way". Self-reported ankle instability assessed using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) with a score of ≤25 points.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of musculoskeletal surgery. Presence of orthopedic conditions such as lower-limb fractures. Any musculoskeletal injury within the 3 months preceding the study. Known neurological disorders that could influence balance performance. Known vestibular disorders that could influence balance performance.
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
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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Change in Static Balance Measured by Center of Pressure Ellipse Area
Timeframe: From baseline assessment to post-intervention assessment after 6 weeks