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ACTIVE STUDY: The Role of Sensory Deficits in the Neural Control of Balance during Walking in People with Functional Ankle Instability
| Approval Status: | Approved |
|---|---|
| Number: | 133 |
| Submission Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Is this study IRB-Approved? | Yes |
| Date of NEXT IRB Review: | [294] |
| Full Study Name: | The Role of Sensory Deficits in the Neural Control of Balance during Walking in People with Functional Ankle Instability |
| Short Study Name: | Electrical Stimulation Effect on Ankle Instability During Walking in VR Setup |
| College / Affiliation | College of Health Sciences |
| Relevant Research Categories | [328] |
| Location of Study: | University of Delaware STAR Campus, 540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 |
| Description of Study: |
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether electrical stimulation to leg muscles and joints can help with balance in people with ankle instability. You will be asked to walk on a treadmill in a virtual reality cave. You will receive light electrical stimulation at the legs to improve your balance. The virtual reality image will sometimes shift in unexpected ways to challenge your balance. During the session, we will conduct a series of clinical assessments, including tests of functional performance and balance. Additionally, you will be asked to fill out some questionnaires. |
| Will participants be compensated for participation? | |
| Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: |
Individuals between the age of 18 – 39 and have had the following during the past year: 1) At least one severe ankle sprain, which causes a minimum of one interrupted day of physical activity, AND 2) At least two ankle sprains or “giving way” sensations at the injured ankle and/or a history of general feeling of ankle instability associated with the fear of getting another acute ankle sprain. You should not have ankle injury or receive ankle rehabilitation in the last 6 weeks prior to participation. |
| “How to Apply” Description: |
If you are interested in participation, please contact us through the email. |
| How to Apply Link: | |
| How to Apply Email: | alsaqabi@udel.edu |
| Contact Name: | Eman |
| Contact Last | Jeka |
| Contact Email: | alsaqabi@udel.edu |
| Phone: | |
| PI Name: | John |
| PI Last | Jeka |
| PI Email: | jjeka@udel.edu |
