Scientists uncover hidden foot muscle changes after ankle sprains
NCT ID NCT05815576
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how foot and ankle joints move and bear weight during running in people with chronic ankle instability, those who recovered from a sprain, and healthy individuals. Researchers used cameras and pressure plates to measure joint angles and forces, and ultrasound to check foot muscle size. The goal was to understand why some people develop long-term instability after an ankle sprain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intrinsic foot muscle fatigue via electrostimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better rehabilitation programs for people with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with no treatment being tested, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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UZ Leuven, Pellenberg
Lubbeek, B-3212, Belgium