Brain training may sharpen muscles and mind in just 20 minutes
NCT ID NCT07117357
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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Study facts
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- 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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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- 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 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Age 18-30 years. * No regular physical activity in the past 6 months (IPAQ Short Form: physical activity level \>3000 MET-min/week excluded). * Body Mass Index (BMI) 18.5-24.9 kg/m². * No history of lower extremity injury or neurological conditions. * Ability to perform study tests and exercises. * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute injury in the past 6 months. * Chronic pain or postural deformities. * Sensory impairments affecting study participation. * Musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, or cardiovascular conditions limiting exercise. * History of malignancy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Etlik, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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