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Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Chronic Ankle Instability

No phase Interventional Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Exercise, Exercise.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI. Basic parameters: 18 years — 45 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official title

Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises Added to Conventional Treatment on Ankle Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Chronic Ankle Instability

Detailed description

Effects of Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises Added to Conventional Treatment on Ankle Functional Status, Balance, and Proprioception in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Interventions

  • Other Exercise
    Participants in the experimental group will receive a conventional rehabilitation program including mobility, strengthening, balance, and proprioceptive exercises targeting the ankle joint. In addition, they will perform cervical stabilization and oculomotor exercises.
  • Other Exercise
    Participants in the control group will receive a conventional rehabilitation program including mobility, strengthening, balance, and proprioceptive exercises targeting the ankle joint.

Primary outcome measures

  • Y-Balance Test [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
Secondary outcome measures (6)
  • Ankle Joint Position Error Test [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Weight Bearing Lunge Test [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Computerized balance assessment [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Side Hop Test [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Ankle Pain [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]
  • Cervical Joint Position Error Test [Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (after 4 weeks)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI) in accordance with the International Ankle Consortium recommendations
  • A history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain that occurred at least 12 months prior to participation, resulting in inflammatory symptoms such as pain and swelling and causing at least one day of interruption in physical activity
  • A history of "giving way" and/or recurrent ankle sprains and/or a feeling of instability in the affected ankle within the past 6 months
  • A Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score of ≤ 25

Exclusion criteria

  • History of surgery or fracture in the lower extremities or spine
  • Acute musculoskeletal injury affecting other joints of the lower extremity within the past 3 months (e.g., sprains, fractures) that impaired joint integrity and function and caused at least one day of interruption in physical activity
  • History of injection in the affected ankle
  • History of ankle sprain in the affected extremity within the past 4 weeks
  • Presence of systemic musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, vestibular disorders, or any other condition that may affect balance or sensory function
  • Previous participation in any rehabilitation program for the ankle or cervical region
  • History of head or neck trauma or diagnosed pathology within the past 12 months
  • History of neck pain greater than 3/10 in severity within the past 12 months

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Izmir Katip Celebi University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department — Izmir

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07581535 · 2586

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗