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The Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Chronic Ankle Instability Patients

NCT06204861 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 31

Last updated 2026-01-05

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the applicability and effectiveness of capacitive and resistive Electric transfer (CRET) therapy in combination with balance training in improving ankle function, proprioception, and balance in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Can CRET therapy expedite the rehabilitation process for patients with chronic ankle instability?
* Does the combination of CRET therapy and balance training yield superior efficacy to other interventions?

This study involved 31 physically active participants with unilateral ankle instability, comprising 19 males and 12 females. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the balance training group (B Group), the capacitive and resistive electric transfer group (CRET Group), and the balance training combined with the capacitive and resistive electric transfer group (B+CRET Group).

Conditions

  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy

Interventions

OTHER

Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy

Participants received a 10-minute intervention in CAP mode followed by a 20-minute intervention in RES mode.

OTHER

Balance Training

The training program consists of five exercises: single-limb stance, single-limb stance with ball toss, single-limb stance with kicking, step-down with a single-limb stance, and wobble board. The program is conducted three times a week, and the difficulty level is increased every two weeks. Before and following the training, a physiotherapist will lead a warm-up and stretching session.

OTHER

Balance Training Combined with Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy

Participants received a 10-minute intervention in CAP mode followed by a 20-minute intervention in RES mode. However, the B+CRET group received balance training along with CRET treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Beijing Sport University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Lin Song · Beijing Sport University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
22 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-03-01
Primary Completion
2023-07-31
Completion
2023-10-15

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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