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Can eye and balance exercises help athletes recover from concussion?

NCT ID NCT07717528

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

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured vestibular rehabilitation program—including eye, balance, and gait exercises—can improve walking and balance in combat athletes (boxing, MMA, karate) aged 18–30 who have persistent symptoms after a concussion. Participants are randomly assigned to either the vestibular program or standard post-concussion care for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this targeted therapy leads to better functional recovery than usual care alone.

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Active substance
a structured vestibular rehabilitation program including eye, balance, and gait exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could become a standard therapy for improving recovery after concussion in athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to all concussion patients. The exercises may cause temporary dizziness or discomfort.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. * Age 18-30 years. * Combat sport athletes (e.g, boxing, MMA, karate) with at least 2 years of training experience. * Experiencing post-concussion symptoms affecting gait, balance, or coordination * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * History of moderate to severe TBI or repeated concussions (\>3 cantu scale) * Preexisting vestibular or neurological disorders unrelated to concussion (e.g., Meniere's disease, multiple sclerosis). * Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting gait or balance. * Visual or auditory impairments that interfere with assessments. * Use of medications that influence balance or coordination (e.g., sedatives, muscle relaxants). * Unwillingness or inability to participate in the full duration of the rehabilitation protocol.

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Post-Concussion Syndrome traumatic encephalopathy

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Concussion Concussion post syndrome

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Locations

  • Peshawar Sports Complex

    Peshawar, Kpk, 25000, Pakistan

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