Validation of a Portable Ankle Arthrometer
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Conditions studied: Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI, Ankle Sprain, Healthy
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07163897
- Run by
- University of Virginia
- People needed
- 62
- Starts
- 2025-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-09-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
- Aim 2:
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40.
- Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits and study procedures.
- Acute ankle sprain within the last 48-96 hours.
- Ability to sign consent.
- Aim 1:
You may not qualify if…
- Previous history of ankle fracture.
- Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Aim 2:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous history of ankle fracture.
- Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Where it is running
- UVA Department of Student Health and Wellness — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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