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Ankle Braces for Ankle Sprains
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Led By Mikel Joachim, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age 18 to 40 at the time of data collection
No ankle injuries that required medical attention or ≥ 7 days of modified physical activity within the last 3 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 90 minutes
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to see if a new ankle brace affects athletic movements like running and cutting, and if it is comfortable. Participants will try different ankle braces while doing running and cutting exercises, and will also
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have experienced an ankle sprain or muscle strain. Participants should be able to perform athletic activities like running and cutting. There are no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria provided, so it's assumed that anyone with these conditions can participate unless otherwise specified.
What is being tested?
The study is testing five different ankle support options: ankle tape, a standard lace-up brace, two types of high ankle-sprain braces (standard and low-profile), and no brace at all. It aims to see how each one affects running and cutting motions and comfort levels during these activities.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical activity with various bracing methods rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort from the braces, potential skin irritation from tape or brace materials, or aggravation of existing injuries during the athletic tasks.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 40 years old.
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I haven't had an ankle injury needing a doctor or limited my activity for a week in the last 3 months.
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I have never had surgery on my legs or chronic ankle problems.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 90 minutes
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~90 minutes
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Ankle stability - shuttle test
Ankle stability - treadmill activity
Comfort of bracing condition - shuttle test
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No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Running activityExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Participants will run for 1 minute at varying speeds
Group II: Dynamic agility taskExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Participants will complete a 20-yard shuttle test
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,237 Previous Clinical Trials
3,200,969 Total Patients Enrolled
Enovis CorporationUNKNOWN
Mikel Joachim, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison