Can a brace or tape stop ankle sprains in young hoop stars?

NCT ID NCT07762352

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Escola Superior de Saude do Alcoitao Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether wearing an ankle brace or using functional taping helps adolescent basketball players with chronic ankle instability. It compares these methods against no protection during a simulated ankle-twisting task. The goal is to see which approach better limits ankle movement, speeds up muscle response, and reduces the feeling of instability. If one works well, it could offer a simple way to lower sprain risk in young athletes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ankle brace (STRONG 500) and functional taping (WolfCare tape)
What this could lead to: If one method works better, it could point to a simple way to reduce ankle sprains in young athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The devices may not prevent sprains in real games.

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CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY, CAI

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Locations

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Lisbon, Cascais, 2649-506, Portugal

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