Think your way to stronger ankles? new study tests brain training for injury recovery

NCT ID NCT07376915

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a mental exercise program called Graded Motor Imagery can help people with chronic ankle instability. Over six days, participants will practice ankle recognition tasks, imagine moving their ankle, and use mirror therapy. The study compares results between 48 people with unstable ankles and healthy controls to see if these mental techniques improve pain, stiffness, strength, and balance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: graded motor imagery (mental exercises including laterality training, motor imagery, and mirror therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve ankle stability and reduce pain for people with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is mental practice, which may not produce strong physical changes.

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ANKLE INSTABILITY HEALTHY CONTROLS

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Locations

İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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