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Could gentle core exercises fix hidden movement problems after concussion?

NCT ID NCT07801482

Disease control Sponsor: Northern Illinois University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a set of ten Pilates-based exercises to standard concussion recovery helps young athletes regain normal movement. Many people recover from concussions using symptom-guided activity, but that approach may leave underlying gait and balance problems untreated. The study enrolls college athletes aged 18 to 24 who had a concussion within the past week. Participants will do the extra exercises during their usual return-to-activity plan, and researchers will measure symptom burden, walking balance, and time to recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Supplementary neuromuscular rehabilitation, a set of ten Pilates-based exercises added to standard return-to-activity protocols
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, equipment-free way to improve movement and reduce injury risk after a concussion.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises are gentle, but any added activity during recovery carries some risk of symptom flare-ups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 to 24 years old * be a registered member of an intercollegiate sports team * have received a medically confirmed concussion within 7 days of the initial study visit. Exclusion Criteria: * moderate or severe traumatic brain injury * red-flag signs or symptoms requiring urgent medical evaluation * current lower-extremity injury that prevents safe walking or therapeutic exercise * a neurological or vestibular disorder unrelated to concussion that independently affects balance or gait * an uncorrected visual impairment that prevents completion of testing * any medical condition that prevents participation in symptom-guided physical activity

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion disease Mobility Limitation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Concussion (diagnosis) Gait abnormality

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northern Illinois University

    DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States

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