Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 30

How physical fatigue affects cognitive performance in multitasking

Official title: To Determine the Effects of Physical Fatigue on Cognitive Load and Performance Under Dual-Task Environments.

Run by Riphah International University · NCT06941701 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how being physically tired affects people's ability to think and perform tasks at the same time.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorRiphah International University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Islamabad)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 23, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2025
Study endsJuly 30, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 25, 2025
Trial IDNCT06941701 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18 to 30 who are physically fit and willing to participate.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cognitive impairments, neurological injuries, or mental health conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of varying levels of physical fatigue on cognitive load and performance during dual-task activities. It aims to assess how cognitive task performance changes as physical fatigue increases. The research explores the relationship between cognitive loading and physical fatigue, considering both psychological and physical factors that influence performance. Participants will engage in tasks under different intensities of physical fatigue to evaluate their cognitive capabilities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how physical fatigue affects cognitive performance, leading to improved strategies for managing workload in various settings.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between physical fatigue and cognitive load has been explored, this specific approach to dual-task performance is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged 18 to 30 years.
* Physically healthy individuals.
* Willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive Impairment.
* Neurological injury.
* Cardiac, pulmonary, or inflammatory diseases.
* Mental health conditions include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
* Individuals unwilling to participate.

Where it's running

  • Riphah International University
    Islamabad, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.