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Think your way to stronger ankles? new study tests brain training for injury recovery

NCT ID NCT07376915

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a mental exercise program called Graded Motor Imagery can help people with chronic ankle instability. Over six days, participants will practice ankle recognition tasks, imagine moving their ankle, and use mirror therapy. The study compares results between 48 people with unstable ankles and healthy controls to see if these mental techniques improve pain, stiffness, strength, and balance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
graded motor imagery (mental exercises including laterality training, motor imagery, and mirror therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve ankle stability and reduce pain for people with chronic ankle instability.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is mental practice, which may not produce strong physical changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 40 years. * Diagnosed with chronic ankle instability (CAIT ≤ 24). * History of an acute ankle sprain occurring more than 3 months prior to enrollment. * Has not received ankle rehabilitation treatment. * Voluntarily participated in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Vestibular or neurological disorders * Other lower extremity injuries * History of surgery

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Ankle instability Healthy controls

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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