Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional

Understanding how effort perception affects physical activity levels

Official title: Functional MRI Protocols for Studying the Neural Correlates of Effort Perception and the Effects of Targeted rTMS Protocols on Perceived Effort and Effort-based Decision-making

Run by University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT06691490 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how the way we perceive effort affects how likely people are to be active, with the goal of finding ways to make physical activity feel easier and more enjoyable.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Grenoble
Academic / other
Locations1 site (La Tronche)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 13, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 2026
Study endsNovember 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT06691490 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are normal subjects of all age ranges without any neurologic conditions.

Probably not a fit

Patients with neurologic conditions such as epilepsy, tumors, or stroke 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 relationship between neural correlates of effort perception and engagement in physical activity. It aims to explore how the perception of effort influences individuals' willingness to participate in physical activities, particularly in the context of rising physical inactivity rates. By utilizing techniques such as fMRI, EEG, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, the research seeks to clarify the neuropsychological mechanisms behind effort perception and its impact on physical activity engagement. The ultimate goal is to identify strategies that can help reduce the perception of effort, thereby encouraging a more active lifestyle.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for increasing physical activity levels in the population, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous research has indicated that understanding the neuropsychological aspects of effort perception can influence physical activity engagement.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Normal subjects all ranges age
* Exclusion Criteria:
* Neurologic conditions that may bias the EEG or fMRI results such as epilepsy, tumors; stroke; which can be a casual MRI finding during the study.

Where it's running

  • Plateforme IRMaGe
    La Tronche, France
    Recruiting

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