Investigating how mental imagery and observing actions affect learning motor skills
The Effect of Motor Imagery and Action Observation on Motor Skill Acquisition in Healthy Adults
This study is testing whether using mental imagery and watching others perform tasks can help healthy adults learn new motor skills better than traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medeniyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05765708 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the impact of motor imagery and action observation techniques on the acquisition of motor skills in healthy adults. Participants will engage in specific interventions designed to enhance their ability to learn and perform motor tasks. The study will assess the effectiveness of these methods in improving motor skill acquisition compared to traditional learning approaches. By focusing on right-hand dominant individuals, the research seeks to provide insights into optimal learning strategies for motor skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults who are right-hand dominant.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological diseases, as well as those with severe cognitive problems, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance motor skill training techniques, benefiting individuals in sports, rehabilitation, and other fields requiring fine motor skills.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of motor imagery and action observation is less commonly studied, similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing motor skill acquisition in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Right hand dominance Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological disease (for example: stroke, essential tremor, tennis player, trigger finger, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) * Severe cognitive problems
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Istanbul Medeniyet University — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.