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

NCT ID NCT07689747

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

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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

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 16 and 25 years. * Actively participating as a licensed football, basketball, or volleyball athlete. * History of at least one lateral ankle sprain occurring ≥12 months before study participation, associated with pain and/or swelling and resulting in at least one day of restricted physical activity. * History of recurrent ankle instability, defined as at least two episodes of giving way during the previous 6 months and/or recurrent ankle sprains. * Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score ≤25. * Participating in regular sports training at least 3 times per week. * No ankle surgery within the previous 6 months. * Able to safely perform all functional performance tests. * Willing to undergo assessment of the more symptomatic ankle; in participants with bilateral chronic ankle instability, the ankle with the lower CAIT score will be evaluated. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute ankle sprain within the previous 6 weeks accompanied by significant pain, swelling, or functional limitation. * History of major lower-extremity surgery (e.g., knee, hip, or ankle surgery). * History of neurological, vestibular, or systemic disorders that may affect balance or motor performance. * Visual or cognitive impairments that could interfere with test performance. * Lower-extremity injuries other than ankle instability within the previous 6 months that may negatively affect functional performance.

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Chronic ankle instability, cai

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  • Istanbul Nisantasi University

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    Istanbul, Sarıyer, 34453, Turkey (Türkiye)

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