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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Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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What this could mean
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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.
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