Can wobbly training fix a wobbly brain? a trial puts instability exercises to the test for concussion recovery

NCT ID NCT07729761

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether instability training — exercises that challenge balance, like balancing on a ball — can help combat athletes recover from mild concussion. Participants are male combat sports players aged 18-25 who had a concussion within the past 3-30 days. The study compares instability training to traditional physical therapy to see which better improves vestibular (balance and dizziness) function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: instability training
What this could lead to: If effective, instability training could offer a targeted way to improve balance and reduce dizziness after a concussion in combat athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is physically demanding and may not be suitable for all concussion patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONCUSSION, MILD

Contacts and locations

Locations

KAK'S Fight club

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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