Stability Sock for Weak Ankles

Overseen By William J Hanney, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Central Florida

Disqualifiers: Foot injury, Ankle injury, Surgery, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

30 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults who can perform basic movements like standing from a seated position, jumping, and balancing on one leg without pain. Participants must understand English to fill out questionnaires. It's not for those with recent ankle injuries, allergies to nylon/polyester/elastane, current pregnancy, past foot/leg injuries or surgeries, or any hip/knee/ankle ligament/cartilage tears.

Inclusion Criteria

I can sit, stand, jump, and balance on one leg without pain.

I can read, write, and speak English well enough to fill out a questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

Had feelings of instability at the ankle

Had an ankle injury within the past 12 months

Had allergies to the sock material used in the study (80% nylon, 14% polyester, 6% elastane)

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Warm-up and Familiarization

Participants undergo warm-up exercises and familiarize themselves with the novel sock

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Functional Assessments

Participants perform various functional assessments with and without the novel sock

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for any delayed effects or feedback after assessments

1 week

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Stability Sock

Trial Overview The study tests a 'Stability Sock' designed to improve ankle function and overall postural stability. Participants will be observed performing balance exercises with and without the sock to assess its impact on their stability and confidence in maintaining balance.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Sock Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Ankle and postural stability will be evaluated with and without use of a novel stability sock

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Central Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials

101

Recruited

1,191,000+