Brain training may sharpen muscles and mind in just 20 minutes

NCT ID NCT07117357

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a single 20-minute session of neuroathletic training—a mix of eye, balance, and coordination exercises—could improve muscle strength, endurance, balance, and thinking in 52 non-athletic adults aged 18-30. Participants were healthy but inactive. The training aimed to stimulate sensory pathways to quickly enhance motor control and cognitive performance. Results could help design better injury prevention and rehab programs for everyday people.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Neuroathletic training protocol (Z-Health®-based exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could support adding neuroathletic exercises to injury prevention and rehab programs for everyday people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-session study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older or injured populations. The training's long-term benefits are unknown.

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COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE ERECTOR SPINAE ENDURANCE GLUTEUS MAXIMUS HAMSTRINGS NEUROATHLETIC TRAINING POSTERIOR CHAIN MUSCLE STRENGTH PROPRIOCEPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Etlik, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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