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Ankle or hip: which mobility exercise wins for wobbly ankles?

NCT ID NCT07584746

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether adding ankle mobility exercises or hip mobility exercises to standard rehab works better for people with chronic ankle instability. Forty adults aged 18-30 will be split into two groups and attend three sessions per week for six weeks. Researchers will measure flexibility, range of motion, ankle stability, and balance to see which approach is more effective.

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Active substance
mobility exercises (ankle or hip) plus traditional rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which type of mobility exercise better improves flexibility, range of motion, and balance in people with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are non-invasive, but individual responses may vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (18-30 years old) with chronic ankle instability * Patient's Body mass index (BMI) will range from 18.5- 29.9 kg/m2 * A history of at least one ankle sprain with the initial sprain occurring 12 months prior to study * Most recent injury 3 months prior to start of treatment with at least one day of interrupted desired physical activity and associated inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.). * A history of previous giving way and/or recurrent sprain, and/or feeling of instability to injured ankle. * Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool: score of ≤ 24. Exclusion Criteria: * Other lower extremity injury surgery 6 months before testing * Patient suffered an acute sprain in the previous 6 weeks to the start of the study. * History of neuromuscular disorders. * Systemic diseases that affect balance.

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Chronic ankle instability, cai

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