Examining ankle stability in volleyball players
Kronik Ayak Bileği İnstabilitesi Olan Voleybolcularda Denge ve Patlayıcı Güç Üzerine Morfolojik Bir Çalışma
Hacettepe University · NCT05746663
This study looks at the muscle characteristics of volleyball players with and without chronic ankle instability to see how they affect balance and explosive power.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT05746663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the morphological characteristics of trunk and leg muscles in volleyball players with chronic ankle instability compared to those without. It aims to assess how these characteristics relate to explosive power and balance performance. The study includes 24 participants aged 14-35, with 12 having chronic ankle instability and 12 asymptomatic controls, following specific inclusion criteria. Data will be collected through field tests and assessments of muscle morphology.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are volleyball players aged 14-35 with chronic ankle instability or asymptomatic players who meet specific training criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone ankle or related surgeries, have bilateral ankle instability, or have recent musculoskeletal injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of ankle instability in athletes and inform targeted rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored muscle morphology in athletes, this specific focus on chronic ankle instability in volleyball players is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion for the CAI group followed the International Ankle Consortium guidelines. Criteria for inclusion in the control group: To train for 1 hour at least 3 days a week for at least 1 year, Cumberland Ankle Instability Instrument (CAIT) score of 25 or higher, To have a Tegner activity level of 4 and above, It is not to have a systemic disease Exclusion Criteria: The patient will be excluded from the study in the event of the presence of at least one of the following criteria: Having undergone ankle, knee, hip surgery, Having bilateral ankle instability, Having suffered a known musculoskeletal injury of the hip Having suffered an ankle sprain during the evaluation process Criteria for exclusion from the study: Withdraw to any period
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Aynur Demirel — Ankara, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aynur Demirel, PhD — Hacettepe University
- Study coordinator: Aynur Demirel
- Email: aynur.demirel@hacettepe.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 305 157 6168
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Ankle Injuries, Instability, Ankle, Radiological Devices Associated With Adverse Incidents, Diagnostic and Monitoring Devices, Athlete Foot