New study tests if special balance exercises help concussed athletes get back in the game faster
NCT ID NCT07401706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of physical therapy for athletes aged 12 to 30 who have ongoing symptoms after a concussion. One group will do special balance and eye exercises called vestibular rehabilitation, while the other group will do standard physical therapy. The goal is to see which approach better improves stability, reduces fear of movement, and helps athletes feel ready to return to sports. The study involves 34 participants and will last four weeks.
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Not a phased trial
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About 34 people
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Mar 2026
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Jul 2026
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Other sponsor
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12 to 30 years
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Anyone
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 12 to 30 years 2. Fulfil the criteria of post concussion syndrome as highlighted by Tator et al.(2016)which requires presence of at least 3 or more persistent symptoms from standardized list 3. Sustained a mTBI in past 3 to 12 weeks 4. Having ongoing symptoms from list in PCSS that started 72 hrs or less after an impact 5. Exhibit objective deficits on standardized baseline examination enabling vestibular and ocular dysfunction Exclusion Criteria: * Have a chronic infectious disease. * Uncontrolled hypertension. * Other neurological disorders (not attributed to their primary diagnosis). * Cancer treatment (other than basal cell carcinoma), craniotomy, or refractory subdural hematoma. * Those on long term use of psychoactive drugs that compromise their ability to perform study activities * Those with pacemakers or elevated cardiovascular risk. * Ongoing litigation surrounding their injury. * Have been diagnosed with a severe brain injury prior to enrollment, or their post concussive symptoms have persisted beyond 12
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