CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Rigid and Kinesio Taping on Balance and Performance in Chronic Ankle Instability

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the immediate effects of rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, and sham taping on balance, proprioception, ankle mobility, and functional performance in physically active adults with chronic ankle instability. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does rigid subtalar sling taping improve dynamic balance, ankle proprioception, ankle dorsiflexion mobility, and functional performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability? * Does rigid subtalar sling taping provide greater benefits than kinesio subtalar sling taping or sham taping under fatigue and recovery conditions? Researchers will compare rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, and sham taping to determine their effects on balance, proprioception, ankle mobility, and functional performance before fatigue, after fatigue, and following recovery. Participants will: * Complete baseline assessments of dynamic balance, ankle proprioception, ankle dorsiflexion mobility, and functional performance. * Be randomly assigned to receive rigid subtalar sling taping, kinesio subtalar sling taping, or sham taping. * Repeat all outcome assessments immediately after tape application. * Perform a standardized fatigue protocol consisting of running, hopping, jumping, and heel-raise exercises until predefined fatigue criteria are reached. * Complete all outcome assessments immediately after the fatigue protocol. * Rest in a seated position for 20 minutes. * Complete a final set of outcome assessments following recovery. The study aims to identify whether subtalar sling taping can improve functional performance and neuromuscular control in physically active individuals with chronic ankle instability and whether these effects are maintained after fatigue and recovery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 35 years. * Physically active individuals participating in physical activity at least three times per week. * History of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain. * Self-reported episodes of ankle giving way, recurrent sprains, or feelings of instability during the previous six months. * Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score ≤24. * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute lower-extremity injury within the previous three months. * Previous lower-extremity fracture requiring surgical management. * History of lower-extremity surgery. * Vestibular, neurological, or systemic disorders affecting balance, movement, or proprioception. * Current musculoskeletal pain that limits participation in testing procedures. * Known allergy or sensitivity to adhesive tape materials. * Participation in another rehabilitation or intervention study during the study period. * Inability to complete the fatigue protocol or functional performance assessments safely.

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

Y-Balance Test Composite Score

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after taping, immediately after the fatigue protocol, and 20 minutes after completion of the fatigue protocol.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07627165

SponsorIstanbul Nisantasi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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