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New ankle rehab aims to cut repeat sprains

NCT ID NCT03663361

Disease control Sponsor: Phillip Gribble Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new sensorimotor ankle rehabilitation training (SMART) program to standard care for people with a first-time ankle sprain. The goal is to see if SMART reduces re-injury rates and improves quality of life over one year. Researchers will enroll 150 participants and track outcomes like balance, ankle function, and brain activity.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sensorimotor ankle rehabilitation training (SMART) protocol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a better rehab approach that lowers the chance of re-injury and improves long-term ankle health after a sprain.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (150 people) comparing two rehab methods, so results may not apply to everyone. The new approach may not prove better than standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2019

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 44 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * initiating rehabilitation for a first time acute grade I, II, or III LAS * have sustained within 72 hours of study enrollment * diagnosed by a physician, medic, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or other providing medical coverage in operational environments as having sustained a LAS Exclusion Criteria: * personal or familial history of epilepsy or seizures * history of migraine headaches * ocular foreign body, increased intracranial pressure, open head injury or significant closed head injury * cochlear implants * implanted brain stimulators, aneurysm clips or other metal in the head (except mouth) * implanted medication pumps, pacemakers or intracardiac lines * current medication with tricyclic anti-depressants, neuroleptic agents or other drugs that lower seizure threshold * history of diagnosed major psychiatric disorder * history of illicit drug use * current alcohol abuse or currently withdrawing from alcohol abuse * history of heart disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ankle sprains

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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