Single-session action observation and motor imagery for upper-arm balance, muscle oxygenation, and fatigue
Official title: Investigation of the Acute Effects of a Single Session of Action Observation and Motor Imagery Training on Upper Extremity Balance, Muscle Oxygenation, and Fatigue in Young Adults
Run by Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University · NCT07094334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether a single session of watching actions and imagining movements, alone or combined, improves upper-arm balance, muscle oxygenation, and fatigue in healthy men aged 18–25.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | September 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07094334 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy males aged 18–25 with no history of upper-extremity surgery or current upper-extremity problems, no neurological, metabolic, or systemic disease, intact hearing/vision/perception, and a Mini Mental State Examination score above 24.
✕Probably not a fit
People unlikely to benefit from this protocol include females (excluded for this protocol), older adults, anyone with upper-extremity injuries or surgery, those with neurological or systemic disorders, or individuals with cognitive, visual, or hearing impairments.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Healthy male participants aged 18–25 will be assigned to one of three conditions: action observation (AO), action observation combined with motor imagery (AO+MI), or a sham/no-treatment control. Each participant will complete a single intervention session and undergo pre- and post-session measurements of upper-extremity balance, muscle oxygenation, and perceived fatigue. The protocol focuses on immediate, short-term physiological and performance changes rather than long-term training effects. Results will compare whether AO or AO+MI produce measurable acute benefits over sham.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could offer a simple, non-invasive technique to produce immediate improvements in upper-extremity balance and muscle oxygenation that might be used to support rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that action observation and motor imagery, especially when combined, can improve motor performance and cortical activation over longer training periods, but evidence for effects after a single session is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To be between 18 and 25 years of age * To have no history of any surgical procedure involving the upper extremity * To be male\*\* * Since the Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test is conducted in a different position for females, only male participants will be included in the study to maintain group homogeneity. Exclusion Criteria: * Scoring 24 or below on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) * Having hearing, visual, or perceptual impairments that may affect the study outcomes * Presence of any upper extremity problem * Having neurological, metabolic, or systemic diseases
Where it's running
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Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eren Özen
- Email: fzterenozen@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 266 606 4598
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.