Recruiting NA Mental Fatigue

New treatment option for Mental Fatigue

Official title Monitoring the Effect of Mental Fatigue on Physical Performance Using Wearable Sensors and Physiological Parameters

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07323810

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Mental fatigue (MF) negatively affects both cognitive and physical performance, increasing the risk of errors in high-stakes environments such as sports and surgery. Traditional methods to assess MF rely on subjective self-report scales, which are prone to bias, or on complex brain measurements (e.g.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Healthy (no neurological, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disorders of any kind)
  • Male or female
  • No prior knowledge of the concept of MF
  • No medication
  • Non-smoker

You likely can't join if

  • Injuries in the past 6 months, affecting running performance
  • Suffering from a chronic health condition (could be neurological, cardiovascular, internal or musculoskeletal)
  • Participating in any concomitant care or research trials
  • History of suffering from any mental/psychiatric disorders
  • Use of medication
  • Use of caffeine and heavy efforts 24 hours prior each trial
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Healthy (no neurological, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disorders of any kind)
  • Male or female
  • No prior knowledge of the concept of MF
  • No medication
  • Non-smoker
  • 18-35 years of age
  • Experienced runners: (≥15km/week and/or ≥2u/week during the last 6 months)
What rules you out
  • Injuries in the past 6 months, affecting running performance
  • Suffering from a chronic health condition (could be neurological, cardiovascular, internal or musculoskeletal)
  • Participating in any concomitant care or research trials
  • History of suffering from any mental/psychiatric disorders
  • Use of medication
  • Use of caffeine and heavy efforts 24 hours prior each trial
  • Suffering from colour vision deficiencies
  • Not eating a standardized meal, the morning of each trial and the evening before each trial

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Brussels, Belgium

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Brussels, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.