Ballet Dancers' ankle injury risks revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT07199985

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study measures muscle strength, balance, and flexibility in 45 ballet dancers to find out what makes them more likely to hurt their ankles. Researchers compare dancers who had ankle injuries in the past year with those who didn't, plus a group of non-dancers. The goal is to use this information to design better rehab programs and help dancers return to the stage safely.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help create personalized rehab programs for ballet dancers to prevent ankle injuries and speed up return to dancing.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 45 participants, so findings may not apply to all dancers. It looks at past injuries, not future prevention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine,

Izmir, Bornova, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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