New rehab method may speed ankle sprain recovery

NCT ID NCT07655973

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding perturbation-based training (unexpected movements) to standard foot-intensive rehabilitation helps people recover from ankle sprains. 36 adults aged 18-35 with recent ankle sprains were split into two groups and treated for 6 weeks. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, balance, and functional instability to see if the extra training made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Foot-intensive rehabilitation with or without perturbation-based training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding perturbation training to standard rehab improves recovery from ankle sprains.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is non-drug and outcomes are subjective, limiting impact.

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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.

ANKLE SPRAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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