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Head and eye moves may boost ankle stability

NCT ID NCT07581535

Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding neck and eye exercises to standard ankle rehab can improve balance, function, and joint awareness in people with chronic ankle instability. Thirty-eight participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard ankle exercises alone, the other adds cervical stabilization and eye movement exercises. The goal is to see if these extra exercises lead to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise program (cervical stabilization and oculomotor exercises plus conventional ankle rehabilitation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehab approach for people with chronic ankle instability, improving balance and reducing the risk of re-injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide significant benefit over standard care alone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 38 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI) in accordance with the International Ankle Consortium recommendations * A history of at least one significant lateral ankle sprain that occurred at least 12 months prior to participation, resulting in inflammatory symptoms such as pain and swelling and causing at least one day of interruption in physical activity * A history of "giving way" and/or recurrent ankle sprains and/or a feeling of instability in the affected ankle within the past 6 months * A Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score of ≤ 25 Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery or fracture in the lower extremities or spine * Acute musculoskeletal injury affecting other joints of the lower extremity within the past 3 months (e.g., sprains, fractures) that impaired joint integrity and function and caused at least one day of interruption in physical activity * History of injection in the affected ankle * History of ankle sprain in the affected extremity within the past 4 weeks * Presence of systemic musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, vestibular disorders, or any other condition that may affect balance or sensory function * Previous participation in any rehabilitation program for the ankle or cervical region * History of head or neck trauma or diagnosed pathology within the past 12 months * History of neck pain greater than 3/10 in severity within the past 12 months

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Chronic ankle instability, cai

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Locations

  • Izmir Katip Celebi University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

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    Izmir, Çiğli, 35650, Turkey (Türkiye)

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