Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Neurocognitive Exercises for Ankle Instability

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Collaborating Sponsors:

Bezmialem Vakif University

Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital

Conditions:

Ankle Sprains

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In the general population, 19.0-26.6 per 1000 cases of ankle instability have been reported, while in the athletic population, the rate is 11.3 per 1000. Ankle instability also predisposes individuals...

Detailed Description

Voluntary participants who have been diagnosed with lateral ankle instability will be included in the study. Signed voluntary consent will be obtained from participants. Participants will be divided i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The documented unilateral ankle instability confirmed through clinical examinations (drawer test, talar tilt test) and MRI in cases requiring differential diagnosis.
  • A history of an initial ankle sprain occurring at least 6 months ago.
  • The presence of a recurrent sense of giving way that started at least 6 months ago and has been intermittently persistent.

Exclusion

  • Presence of a history of previous surgery in the lower extremity.
  • Identification of organic and non-organic lesions such as cartilage injuries, periarticular tendon tears, and impingement syndromes.
  • The existence of a fracture accompanying instability in the foot-ankle.
  • Presence of congenital deformities in the foot-ankle.
  • Diagnosis of talus osteochondral lesion.
  • Diagnosis of ankle arthritis.
  • Presence of medial ligament lesion.
  • Existence of peripheral neuropathy.
  • Presence of additional rheumatological diseases.
  • Regular moderate-level exercise for at least 3 days a week in the last 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06567847

Start Date

November 1 2025

End Date

February 1 2028

Last Update

August 11 2025

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Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34752