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The Effect of Five-Toed Socks on Postural Control Among Active Individuals Who Have Chronic Ankle Instabilities

Primary Purpose

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Status

Unknown status

Phase

Not Applicable

Locations

United States

Study Type

Interventional

Intervention

five-toed socks

About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Lateral Ankle Sprain

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 30 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

member of university community
All subjects will be physically active (at least 30 minutes of sustained exercise 3 times/week

Exclusion Criteria:

history of: knee or hip musculoskeletal injury or surgery
history of: fracture or dislocation of the testing ankle or leg
neurological problems
vestibular disorders or concussions within the last 6 months

Sites / Locations

University of ToledoRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Without Unilateral CAI

With Unilateral CAI

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Center of Pressure

The primary outcome measurement for this study will be to determine differences in Center of Pressure (COP) and static postural control patterns in individuals with and without CAI during the single limb balance test. Additionally, performance will be compared with eyes-open and eyes-closed.

Secondary Outcome Measures

reaching distances

The secondary outcome measurement for this study will be to determine differences in the mean value of the three reaching distances (the anterior, posterior lateral, and posterior medial direction) of the SEBT in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

Full Information

NCT ID

NCT01210612

First Posted

June 23, 2010

Last Updated

December 15, 2010

Sponsor

University of Toledo Health Science Campus

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number

NCT01210612

Brief Title

The Effect of Five-Toed Socks on Postural Control Among Active Individuals Who Have Chronic Ankle Instabilities

Official Title

The Effect of Five-Toed Socks on Postural Control Among Active Individuals Who Have Chronic Ankle Instabilities

Study Type

Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date

September 2010

Overall Recruitment Status

Unknown status

Study Start Date

September 2010 (undefined)

Primary Completion Date

December 2010 (Anticipated)

Study Completion Date

December 2010 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor

University of Toledo Health Science Campus

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee

5. Study Description

Brief Summary

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. There is a unique style of socks that have become popular in Japan among athletes that could also improve postural control. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of five-toed socks on dynamic postural control in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

Detailed Description

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in sports. Ankle braces and orthotic insoles also have been shown to influence the neuromuscular control system by enhancing the proprioceptive and cutaneous afferent inputs to the central nerve system; thereby improving postural control. There is a unique style of socks that have become popular in Japan among athletes that could also improve postural control by enhancing cutaneous afferent inputs from the plantar surface of the foot and toes. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of five-toed socks on dynamic postural control in individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study

Lateral Ankle Sprain

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose

Prevention

Study Phase

Not Applicable

Interventional Study Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

None (Open Label)

Allocation

Randomized

Enrollment

30 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title

Without Unilateral CAI

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Arm Title

With Unilateral CAI

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Intervention Type

Device

Intervention Name(s)

five-toed socks

Intervention Description

five-toed socks usage

Primary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Center of Pressure

Description

Time Frame

separate testing days, one week apart

Secondary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

reaching distances

Description

Time Frame

separate testing days, one week apart

10. Eligibility

Sex

All

Minimum Age & Unit of Time

18 Years

Maximum Age & Unit of Time

30 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: member of university community All subjects will be physically active (at least 30 minutes of sustained exercise 3 times/week Exclusion Criteria: history of: knee or hip musculoskeletal injury or surgery history of: fracture or dislocation of the testing ankle or leg neurological problems vestibular disorders or concussions within the last 6 months

Central Contact Person:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree

Junji Shinohara

Phone

(716) 982-3137

Phillip.Gribble@UToledo.Edu

Overall Study Officials:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree

Phillip Gribble

Organizational Affiliation

University of Toledo

Official's Role

Principal Investigator

Facility Information:

Facility Name

University of Toledo

City

Toledo

State/Province

Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43614

Country

United States

Individual Site Status

Recruiting

Facility Contact:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree

Junji Shinohara

Phone

716-982-3137

Junji.Shinohara11@rockets.utoledo.edu

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