Hip exercises may beat ankle workouts for wobbly ankles in athletes

NCT ID NCT07319403

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether focusing on hip muscles or ankle muscles during exercise training better improves leg function in athletes with chronic ankle instability. 36 professional athletes will do a 6-week program targeting either the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, or ankle muscles. The goal is to see which approach reduces instability and improves performance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise training programs (hip-focused or ankle-focused)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that targeting hip muscles is more effective than ankle exercises for improving stability and function in athletes with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 athletes, so results may not apply to all people with ankle instability. Exercise programs require consistent participation, and benefits may vary.

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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 SPRAINS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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