Tired body or tired mind? study tests which hurts balance more
NCT ID NCT07620860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how being physically or mentally tired affects balance, reaction time, and body awareness in healthy young adults. Researchers will make participants tired through push-ups, squat jumps, or a challenging computer task, then test their balance and reaction speed. The goal is to understand which type of fatigue causes the most trouble, which could help improve safety in sports and daily life.
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 design better fatigue management strategies for athletes, workers, and anyone whose safety depends on balance and quick reactions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to older adults or people with medical conditions. The fatigue protocols are short and artificial, so real-world fatigue may differ.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 35 years of age * Self-reporting good general health status * Not having any physician-diagnosed medical condition * Not using any assistive device or orthotic insoles Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological disorders affecting balance (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders) * Current or recent (within the past 6 months) lower extremity or spinal injury * Current lower extremity pain * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease * Uncorrected visual impairment affecting balance * Current pregnancy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University Research and Application Center (ISUFIZYOTEM)
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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