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Thinking stronger: motivation may supercharge mental workouts

NCT ID NCT07155655

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mateo Riera Marco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether adding a motivational boost to mental imagery or watching exercise videos could improve lower back and pelvic strength in healthy adults. Forty participants were split into four groups: mental imagery, watching videos, or each combined with motivation. Strength was measured before, during, and after four weeks of training. The goal was to see if motivation makes mental practice more effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
behavioral intervention (motor imagery and action observation with or without motivational protocol)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to enhance muscle strength using mental practice and motivation.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to people with pain or injuries, and the effect may be too small to matter in real life.

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HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS MUSCLE STRENGTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Universitario La Salle - Madrid

    Madrid, Madrid, 28023, Spain

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