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N/ACompleted· 24 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Anodal tDCS +1 moredevice
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Balance Training With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)

University of Miami·interventional·Posted May 15, 2020·Updated Mar 6, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Anodal tDCS and Sham tDCS for Ankle Injuries and Disorders. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this research study is to examine the efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation in addition to balance exercise for chronic ankle instability (CAI), a condition that develops following an initial ankle sprain, usually because of loose or unstable ankle joints.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAnkle Injuries and Disorders
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 15, 2020
Enrollment StartSep 20, 2021
Primary CompletionDec 20, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 6.1 years ago

Interventions

Anodal tDCSdevice

An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.

Sham tDCSdevice

An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.