Acute Effect of Standardized Ankle Taping on Lower Limb Asymmetry During Countermovement Jump in … (NCT07688330) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effect of Standardized Ankle Taping on Lower Limb Asymmetry During Countermovement Jump in Healthy Judokas
40 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the acute effect of standardized taping of the dominant ankle on lower limb asymmetry during the countermovement jump (CMJ) test in healthy judokas. Forty healthy, active judokas aged 18-35 years will perform CMJ testing under two conditions: with and without standardized ankle taping. Lower limb asymmetry and selected biomechanical parameters will be measured using the Meloq EasyBase force platform. The results may improve understanding of the effects of ankle taping on jumping performance and contribute to injury prevention strategies in sport.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy male and female judo athletes aged 18-35 years.
* Regular participation in judo training (minimum 3 training sessions per week).
* No musculoskeletal injury of the lower extremities within the previous 6 months.
* Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current pain or injury affecting the lower extremities or spine.
* Previous lower-limb surgery.
* Neurological, vestibular, or balance disorders.
* Allergy or intolerance to adhesive sports tape.
* Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
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?
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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Lower-Limb Asymmetry During the Countermovement Jump Test
Timeframe: Immediately after standardized ankle taping and without taping (single study visit)