Postural BalanceNot providedNCT07812454
Effects of Two Compression Socks on Balance and Ankle Stability in Healthy Adults
A study testing Novel Tensioning Compression Sock and Elastic Compression Sock in people with Postural Balance, run by University of Central Florida.
Trial summary
This randomized study will compare a novel tensioning compression sock with a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock in healthy adults. Participants will wear their assigned sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postural Balance
- What is being tested?
- Novel Tensioning Compression Sock and Elastic Compression Sock
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 26 Oct 2026to 26 Oct 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to perform sit-to-stand, jumping, and single-leg standing without pain or discomfort
- Able to read, write, and speak sufficient English to complete the study questionnaire
- Shoe size within the study sock range: men's sizes 4-14 or women's sizes 6-13
Who cannot join
- Feelings of ankle instability
- An ankle injury within the previous 12 months
- Previous surgery on either lower extremity
- History of torn ligaments or cartilage at the hip, knee, or ankle
- Radicular symptoms in either lower extremity
- Allergy to sock materials (80 percent nylon, 14 percent polyester, or 6 percent elastane)
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- Unable to consent
- Pregnant
- Prisoner
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Novel Sock on Ankle Stability, Balance, and Muscle Contraction Time
This randomized study will compare a novel tensioning compression sock with a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock in healthy adults. Participants will wear their assigned sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. Balance, ankle stability, grip strength, and tibialis anterior muscle contraction characteristics will be assessed at baseline and after the 7-day intervention. Participants will also report comfort and confidence in balance and stability after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
Participants will attend two in-person visits separated by 7 days. After consent, screening, and baseline testing, participants will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence concealed in sequentially numbered opaque envelopes. Participants will receive either the Trak Ground Wear C001 High-Performance Compression Sock or a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock and will wear it for at least 6 hours per day during waking hours. Assessments include the Y-Balance Test, Side Hop Test, Biodex Balance System, handgrip dynamometry, and tensiomyography of the tibialis anterior. A post-intervention questionnaire will assess perceived comfort, balance confidence, stability, and willingness to wear the assigned sock.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance
- Being tested
- Novel Tensioning Compression Sock, Elastic Compression Sock
- Keywords
- Ankle stability; dynamic balance; compression garments; muscle contraction; tensiomyography
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Novel Tensioning Compression SockOther
Participants assigned to the control group will receive a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock. Participants will be instructed to wear their assigned sock during waking hours for a minimum of 6 hours per day over the 7-day intervention period.
Elastic Compression SockOther
Participants assigned to the control group will receive a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock. Participants will be instructed to wear their assigned sock during waking hours for a minimum of 6 hours per day over the 7-day intervention period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Novel Tensioning Compression Sock | Experimental | Participants wear the Trak Ground Wear C001 High-Performance Compression Sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. Receives: Other: Novel Tensioning Compression Sock |
| Elastic Compression Sock | Active comparator | Participants wear a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. Receives: Other: Elastic Compression Sock |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Y-Balance Test
Mean Change From Baseline in Y-Balance Test Reach Distance at day 7 . Three recorded trials are completed in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions on each limb and averaged.
Measured: 7 days
Secondary outcomes (5)
Side Hop Test
Change From Baseline in Side Hop Test Score at day 7. Participants perform repeated single-leg side hops across lines 40 centimeters apart for 30 seconds; the highest of two trials is recorded.
Measured: 7 days
Biodex Balance System
Mean Change From Baseline in Biodex Athlete Single Leg Stability Score at day 7. Three 20-second trials are completed on each lower extremity.
Measured: 7 days
Grip Strength
Mean Change From Baseline in Handgrip Strength at Day 7. Two maximal contractions are performed with each hand; the highest value for each hand is recorded.
Measured: 7 days
Tensiomyography
Mean Change From Baseline in Tibialis Anterior Contraction Time at Day 7. Two tensiomyography measurements are obtained for each limb and averaged.
Measured: 7 days
Confidence Survey
Participant-Reported Comfort, Balance Confidence, Stability, and Willingness to Wear the Assigned Sock at Day 7.
Measured: 7 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Sep 2026
- Study start26 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion26 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion26 Oct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Postural BalanceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants are assigned to one of two sock groups and remain in that group throughout the 7-day intervention period.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Central Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, William J. Hanney, University of Central Florida
- Investigators
- William J Hanney, PhD, Principal investigator, UCF
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07812454
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 9151
- Acronym
- Not provided
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared outside the research team. Results will be reported only in aggregate.
Publications
Tashiro T, Maeda N, Sasadai J, Kotoshiba S, Sakai S, Suzuki Y, Fujishita H, Urabe Y. Tensiomyographic Neuromuscular Response of the Peroneus Longus and Tibialis Anterior with Chronic Ankle Instability. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Jun 10;9(6):707. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9060707.
PubMed 34200684Ditroilo M, Smith IJ, Fairweather MM, Hunter AM. Long-term stability of tensiomyography measured under different muscle conditions. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2013 Jun;23(3):558-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.01.014. Epub 2013 Feb 23.
PubMed 23461833Harry-Leite P, Paquete M, Parada T, Fraiz JA, Ribeiro F. Kinesiology taping improves balance in football players with chronic ankle instability. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:455-460. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.048. Epub 2024 Apr 23.
PubMed 39593625Alawna M, Mohamed AA. Short-term and long-term effects of ankle joint taping and bandaging on balance, proprioception and vertical jump among volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport. 2020 Nov;46:145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.015. Epub 2020 Aug 29.
PubMed 32937273
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Novel Sock on Ankle Stability, Balance, and Muscle Contraction Time
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07812454
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Not provided / 9151
- Conditions
- Postural Balance
- Keywords
- Ankle stability; dynamic balance; compression garments; muscle contraction; tensiomyography
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Central FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 26 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized study will compare a novel tensioning compression sock with a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock in healthy adults. Participants will wear their assigned sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. Balance, ankle stability, grip strength, and tibialis anterior muscle contraction characteristics will be assessed at baseline and after the 7-day intervention. Participants will also report comfort and confidence in balance and stability after the intervention.
Detailed description
Participants will attend two in-person visits separated by 7 days. After consent, screening, and baseline testing, participants will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence concealed in sequentially numbered opaque envelopes. Participants will receive either the Trak Ground Wear C001 High-Performance Compression Sock or a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock and will wear it for at least 6 hours per day during waking hours. Assessments include the Y-Balance Test, Side Hop Test, Biodex Balance System, handgrip dynamometry, and tensiomyography of the tibialis anterior. A post-intervention questionnaire will assess perceived comfort, balance confidence, stability, and willingness to wear the assigned sock.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants are assigned to one of two sock groups and remain in that group throughout the 7-day intervention period.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Novel Tensioning Compression Sock | Experimental | Other: Novel Tensioning Compression SockParticipants wear the Trak Ground Wear C001 High-Performance Compression Sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. |
| Elastic Compression Sock | Active comparator | Other: Elastic Compression SockParticipants wear a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock during waking hours for at least 6 hours per day for 7 days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to perform sit-to-stand, jumping, and single-leg standing without pain or discomfort
- Able to read, write, and speak sufficient English to complete the study questionnaire
- Shoe size within the study sock range: men's sizes 4-14 or women's sizes 6-13
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Feelings of ankle instability
- An ankle injury within the previous 12 months
- Previous surgery on either lower extremity
- History of torn ligaments or cartilage at the hip, knee, or ankle
- Radicular symptoms in either lower extremity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Novel Tensioning Compression SockParticipants assigned to the control group will receive a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock. Participants will be instructed to wear their assigned sock during waking hours for a minimum of 6 hours per day over the 7-day intervention period. | Other | Novel Tensioning Compression Sock |
| Elastic Compression SockParticipants assigned to the control group will receive a commercially available elastic foot and ankle compression sock. Participants will be instructed to wear their assigned sock during waking hours for a minimum of 6 hours per day over the 7-day intervention period. | Other | Elastic Compression Sock |
Primary outcome
Y-Balance Test
Time frame: 7 days
Mean Change From Baseline in Y-Balance Test Reach Distance at day 7 . Three recorded trials are completed in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions on each limb and averaged.
5 secondary outcomes
Side Hop Test
Time frame: 7 days
Biodex Balance System
Time frame: 7 days
Grip Strength
Time frame: 7 days
Tensiomyography
Time frame: 7 days
Confidence Survey
Time frame: 7 days
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Sep 2026.
- Background: PubMed 34200684Tashiro T, Maeda N, Sasadai J, Kotoshiba S, Sakai S, Suzuki Y, Fujishita H, Urabe Y. Tensiomyographic Neuromuscular Response of the Peroneus Longus and Tibialis Anterior with Chronic Ankle Instability. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Jun 10;9(6):707. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9060707.
- Background: PubMed 23461833Ditroilo M, Smith IJ, Fairweather MM, Hunter AM. Long-term stability of tensiomyography measured under different muscle conditions. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2013 Jun;23(3):558-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.01.014. Epub 2013 Feb 23.
- Background: PubMed 39593625Harry-Leite P, Paquete M, Parada T, Fraiz JA, Ribeiro F. Kinesiology taping improves balance in football players with chronic ankle instability. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:455-460. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.048. Epub 2024 Apr 23.
- Background: PubMed 32937273Alawna M, Mohamed AA. Short-term and long-term effects of ankle joint taping and bandaging on balance, proprioception and vertical jump among volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport. 2020 Nov;46:145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.015. Epub 2020 Aug 29.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared outside the research team. Results will be reported only in aggregate.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
William J Hanney, PhD principal investigator
UCF
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Novel Tensioning Compression Sock and Elastic Compression Sock in people with Postural Balance, run by University of Central Florida.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact William J Hanney, PhD (407-823-0217, william.j.hanney@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Y-Balance Test (time frame: 7 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07812454, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2026.