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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Leuven, Pellenberg
Lubbeek, B-3212, Belgium
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