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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Locations
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Reset Fizyoterapi
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey, 34728, Turkey (Türkiye)
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