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Mind over ankle: how focus and distraction change balance in injured athletes

NCT ID NCT07689747

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how different ways of thinking—like focusing on body movements or doing a second task—affect balance and jumping in athletes with chronic ankle instability. Forty athletes aged 16 to 25 who play football, basketball, or volleyball will perform balance and hop tests under four conditions: standard, internal focus, external focus, and while doing a cognitive task. The goal is to see which testing method best reflects the mental and physical demands of real sports, potentially leading to better assessment tools.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to better, more realistic tests for assessing ankle instability in athletes, improving injury prevention and rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The findings may not apply to all athletes or sports, and the tests may not predict real-game performance.

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CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY, CAI

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Locations

  • Istanbul Nisantasi University

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    Istanbul, Sarıyer, 34453, Turkey (Türkiye)

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