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Virtual worlds may rewire how attention steadies us

NCT ID NCT06413758

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This observational study explores whether focusing attention internally (on your own body) versus externally (on the environment) affects balance differently in virtual reality compared to the real world. Healthy young adults aged 18-26 will have their postural control measured on a force plate while performing balance tasks in both settings. The goal is to understand if virtual reality alters the way attentional focus influences balance, which could have implications for VR-based rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If it works, this could inform how virtual reality is used in balance training and rehabilitation, potentially improving outcomes for people with balance issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small, exploratory observational study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older people or those with balance disorders. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly lead to a therapy.

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Study facts

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

healthy young adults between the ages of 18-26

Ages

18 to 26 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a healthy individual between the ages of 18-26 * Lower extremity functional motor signs or sensory features should be normal or corrected * No lower extremity injury within 6 months * Not taking alcohol or medication 12 hours before * Having no virtual reality experience Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy, marked dissociative seizures * Needing assistive devices to maintain upright posture * Other comorbidities that may affect postural control (dizziness, vestibular disorders, orthopedic or cardiovascular comorbidities) * Being an athlete * Positive Fukuda stepping test

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Attentional focus in virtual reality

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    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)