New ankle machine could help athletes recover from sprains
NCT ID NCT06801483
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new ankle training machine in 14 athletes with chronic ankle instability. The machine allows for multi-directional strengthening while sitting. Researchers compared it to standard resistance band training over six weeks, measuring muscle strength, balance, and jumping ability. The goal was to see if the machine provides better results for athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- multiaxial ankle strengthening training machine
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this machine could offer athletes a better way to strengthen their ankles and improve stability after sprains.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 14 participants. The machine is new and more research is needed to confirm its benefits over simpler methods.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan
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