Mind over movement: can imagining exercise boost balance and brainpower?
NCT ID NCT05870072
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether mentally rehearsing balance exercises (kinesthetic motor imagery) or performing cognitive tasks while balancing (dual-task training) can improve both balance and cognitive function in healthy young adults aged 18 to 25. Participants are split into three groups: one does balance exercises alone, one adds cognitive tasks, and one practices imagining the exercises. After six weeks, researchers compare changes in balance, attention, and multitasking ability to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- kinesthetic motor imagery training and dual-task training
- What this could lead to
- If one training method proves superior, it could point toward more effective ways to improve balance and cognitive function in healthy young adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with balance or cognitive impairments. The interventions are non-invasive, so risks are minimal.
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Kütahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Centre, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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