VR boosts mental muscle training for Low-Imagination individuals

NCT ID NCT07461688

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with low imagery ability get more out of motor imagery training—a mental rehearsal of movement. Thirty-two healthy men did leg exercises for 4 weeks, with some using VR or video before training. Researchers measured changes in imagery ability, muscle strength, and muscle activity to see if VR makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Virtual reality-based motor imagery training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to make mental practice more effective for people who struggle to imagine movements, potentially improving rehabilitation or sports training.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study in healthy young men, not patients. Results may not apply to other groups, and the intervention may not improve strength or muscle activity as hoped.

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MOTOR IMAGERY TRAINING RESISTANCE TRAINING VIRTUAL REALITY

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Locations

Ege University

Izmir, Bornova, 35355, Turkey (Türkiye)

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