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Can a simple wrap improve wobbly ankles? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07667816

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chengdu Sport University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding tissue flossing—a tight wrap around the ankle—to standard exercise can improve balance and function in young adults with chronic ankle instability. Forty-eight people aged 18 to 30 will be split into three groups: exercise alone, exercise plus low-pressure flossing, or exercise plus higher-pressure flossing. All will do the same 6-week rehab program, and their ankle stability will be measured before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tissue flossing (a device that wraps and compresses the ankle) combined with exercise training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation method for people with chronic ankle instability, improving balance and function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study hasn't started yet, and the benefits of adding tissue flossing to exercise may be minimal.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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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: * Young adults aged 18 to 30 years. * History of at least one recurrent ankle sprain or repeated episodes of ankle giving way in the affected limb. * Subjective ankle instability, with or without pain, swelling, or activity limitation. * Reduced balance ability, movement ability, or foot and ankle function on screening assessment. * Symptoms lasting at least 6 months. * No recent structured ankle rehabilitation before enrollment. * No plan for vigorous additional exercise during the intervention period. * Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Latex allergy or intolerance to floss band material. * Previous ankle dislocation, fracture, complete ligament rupture, or other severe structural injury. * Most recent ankle sprain within 1 month before enrollment. * Recent ankle surgery or acute ankle injury. * Receipt of other ankle-related treatment, rehabilitation, or additional training during the study period. * Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or other conditions that may affect vascular status. * Neurological disease, major musculoskeletal disease, vestibular disorder, visual disorder, or other lower-limb conditions that could affect assessment. * Determined by the study physician or investigator to be unsuitable for participation.

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Ankle instability Chronic ankle instability

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  • Chengdu Sport University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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