Validation of a Portable Ankle Arthrometer
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorUniversity of Virginia
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of a prototype portable ankle arthrometer in various populations. There are two aims to this study. Aim 1 will look to determine the reliability and validity of a prototype portable ankle arthrometer on young adults with no history of ankle sprain, copers, and young adults with chronic ankle instability. It is hypothesized that the prototype portable ankle arthrometer will be a valid and reliable tool to assess joint laxity across the three different populations. Aim 2 will look to determine the validity of a prototype portable ankle arthrometer in young adults with an acute ankle sprain across multiple timepoints in their first month post injury. It is hypothesized that the prototype portable ankle arthrometer will be a valid tool to assess joint laxity at three different timepoints for the same individual.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40.
Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits and study procedures.
Fit one of the three groups: 1. Healthy - no history of ankle sprain, 2. Copers - one previous ankle sprain with no residual problems, 3. Chronic Ankle Instability.
Ability to sign consent.
Disqualifiers
Previous history of ankle fracture.
Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Previous history of ankle fracture.
Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cobra Ankle Arthrometer
Treatment groups
62 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov