Ankle vs. knee: which injury wobbles you more?
NCT ID NCT07508163
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two common leg injuries—ankle sprains and kneecap pain—affect balance in different directions. Researchers will measure stability in 90 people using a special balance machine. The goal is to find out if each injury causes a unique type of balance problem, which could lead to better treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
a total of 90 participants (30 per group) will be required to participate in the study taking into consideration 10% drop out. Participants of both sexes with ages of 20 to 30 years will be recruited and assigned into three groups: individuals with lateral ankle sprain (LAS), individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), and healthy control participants. All participants will have normal cognitive function and the ability to understand and follow instructions required for balance assessment.
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20 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria for the lateral ankle sprain group will include participants with a clinically confirmed history of unilateral lateral ankle sprain, who are at least three months post-injury to avoid acute inflammatory effects, and who report residual symptoms such as pain or functional limitation. Participants in the patellofemoral pain syndrome group will have a clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome characterized by anterior or retropatellar knee pain aggravated by functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting, with symptoms persisting for at least three months. Healthy control participants will have no history of lower limb musculoskeletal injury, pain, or functional impairment within the past three months and will be matched to the patient groups based on age and sex. All participants across groups will be able to stand independently without assistive devices and will demonstrate sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow study instructions Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for all groups will include a history of lower limb fracture or surgery, neurological or vestibular disorders that may affect balance or postural control, uncorrected visual impairments, systemic inflammatory or rheumatological diseases, and metabolic or neurological conditions known to influence neuromuscular performance. Participants currently engaged in structured balance, proprioceptive, or neuromuscular training programs, as well as those taking medications that may affect balance or postural stability, will also be excluded from the study.
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