Eye-Brain-Balance link: could VOR exercises sharpen Athletes' reactions and cut injury fear?

NCT ID NCT07760233

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) exercises—which train the eye-movement system that keeps vision stable during head motion—to standard balance training improves reaction time and reduces fear of re-injury in amateur athletes with chronic ankle instability. Participants will receive either balance training alone or balance training plus VOR exercises. The study measures changes in visuo-motor reaction performance and psychological barriers like kinesiophobia, aiming to see if this combined approach offers a more complete rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) exercises added to postural stabilization training
What this could lead to
If effective, this combined training approach could offer a better rehabilitation strategy for athletes with chronic ankle instability, improving reaction time and reducing fear of re-injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the added benefit of VOR exercises over standard balance training is unproven. Results may not apply to all athletes or levels of competition.

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Conditions

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ankle injury Sprains and Strains

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Reset Fizyoterapi

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey, 34728, Turkey (Türkiye)

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