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Acute Effect of Graded Motor Imagery on Ankle Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study

NCT07376915 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-02-11

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Summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the immediate and short-term effects of the Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) method on individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). In this context, the effects of the Graded Motor Imagery intervention on pain level, muscle stiffness, muscle strength, functional performance, and subjective instability level will be investigated. Additionally, these effects will be comparatively analyzed with an age- and sex-matched control group consisting of healthy individuals.

Conditions

  • Ankle Instability
  • Healthy Controls

Interventions

OTHER

graded motor imagery

The Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) program will be applied six consecutive days nd will consist of three progressive stages: Laterality Training: Participants will perform right-left ankle discrimination tasks using validated foot and ankle images. Accuracy and response time will be recorded. Motor Imagery: Participants will mentally rehearse ankle movements such as dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion without performing the motion. Imagery tasks will progress from simple movements to functional patterns based on tolerance. Mirror Therapy: A mirror will be placed in the midsagittal plane, allowing participants to view the reflection of the non-affected ankle while performing movements. The visual illusion of normal movement is intended to improve motor control and proprioception.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • SEZEN KARABÖRKLÜ ARGUT, Assistant Professor, PhD · Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-09
Primary Completion
2026-06-09
Completion
2026-06-09

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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