Acute Mental Fatigue and Muscle Strength
Influence of Acute Mental Fatigue on Muscle Strength and Limb Symmetry in Healthy Adults
- Mental Fatigue
- Muscle Strength Dynamometer
At a glance
- Phase
- Phase not stated
- Study type
- Interventional
- Sponsor
- Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
- Enrolment target
- 50
- Started
- 23 September 2026
- Main results due
- 31 December 2027
- Study sites
- 1
- Registry updated
- 29 September 2026
Can you take part?
- Ages 18 years to 39 years.
- Open to any sex.
- Healthy volunteers can take part.
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Read the full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-39 years 2. Able to produce maximal force against Biodex protocol 3. Able to perform required lower extremity movements through range of motion necessary for Biodex protocol 4. No known cognitive impairment 5. Sufficient musculoskeletal health to complete the tasks Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of a neurological disorder, disease, or cognitive impairment that may affect cognition, motor control, reaction time, or force production 2. History of musculoskeletal injury affecting the lower extremities within the past 6 months 3. History of lower extremity surgery affecting force production of the hip, knee, or ankle 4. Color-vision impairment 5. Significant visual or hearing impairment 6. History of migraine headaches 7. Current significant sleep disturbances or sleep deprivation 8. Head injury that may affect cognitive function 9. Medical condition affecting ability to produce maximal force safely 10. Allergy to adhesive tape, parabens, or propylene glycol 11. Scalp lacerations, open wounds, or sutures on the scalp 12. Cranial surgery or skull defects 13. History of unexplained dizziness or fainting in the past 6 months 14. Individuals who are pregnant, prisoners, or not yet adults 15. Inability to communicate with investigators 16. Inability to provide written informed consent
What this study is about
In the sponsor’s own words, from the registry.
This study will investigate the acute effects of mental fatigue on lower-extremity muscle strength and limb symmetry in healthy young adults. Participants will complete lower-extremity strength testing before and after a standardized computer-based mental fatigue protocol involving tasks of attention, reaction time, concentration, and working memory. Muscle strength and limb symmetry will be assessed using isokinetic dynamometry, with muscle activity measured using surface electromyography. Participants will also complete subjective measures of mental fatigue, sleepiness, mental effort, and perceived physical exertion. Heart rate will be monitored throughout the study, and brain activity may be assessed during cognitive tasks. The study will determine whether acute mental fatigue is associated with changes in muscle strength, limb symmetry, and neuromuscular performance.
Study sites(1)
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Pensacola, Florida, United States
Recruiting
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07846618. Trialion does not run this study, is not paid to refer anyone to it, and cannot enrol you. Eligibility is always decided by the research team at the site.
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