Tired brain, weak arms? new study tests mental fatigue on physical performance

NCT ID NCT07645404

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether mental tiredness can hurt how well your arms and upper body perform. Sixteen healthy adults will do cognitive tasks to get mentally tired, then take physical tests like balance and strength exercises. The goal is to help doctors and trainers better understand how mental fatigue might affect sports and rehab results.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

    Brussels, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Belgium

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help clinicians and coaches understand how mental tiredness affects upper-body performance in sports and rehab.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 16 healthy participants, so results may not apply to real-world settings or people with health conditions.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mental Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.