Investigating the effects of taping on ankle pressure in basketball players with instability
The Immediate Effects of Rigid Taping Versus Kinesio-Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Basketball Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
This study is testing whether different types of ankle taping can help basketball players with unstable ankles feel more stable and improve their foot pressure while playing.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 88 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 28 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beirut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06499935 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the differences in plantar pressure distribution between basketball players with chronic ankle instability and those without. It will compare the effects of rigid taping and kinesio taping on these pressure distributions and stability markers. Participants will be divided into groups based on their ankle stability and will undergo various taping interventions to assess their impact. The study will collect data on the injured foot to determine which taping method provides better support and stability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are basketball players with a history of significant ankle sprains and symptoms of instability.
Not a fit: Patients who have had recent surgeries or fractures in the lower extremities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for athletes suffering from chronic ankle instability.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with taping methods in sports injuries, but this specific comparison is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * A history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain * The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months before study enrollment * A history of the previously injured ankle joint "giving way" and/or recurrent sprain and/or "feelings of instability." * Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool: score of 24 or less Exclusion Criteria: * A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (i.e., bones, joint structures, nerves) in either lower extremity * A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment * Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months that impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., sprains, fracture) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.
Where this trial is running
Beirut
- Ahmed M. El Melhat — Beirut, Lebanon (Recruiting)
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.