Mind over muscle: how focus during exercise may change walking in seniors
NCT ID NCT06538766
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the way older adults focus their attention during strength training affects how they walk. Forty-five healthy older adults will do calf raises for 4 weeks, either focusing on the muscle itself or on an external cue. Researchers will measure changes in walking patterns and brain signals using magnetic stimulation. The goal is to understand how attention strategies might improve gait, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 45 people
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- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease * Oncological disease * Lower limb disabilities * Neurological disorders * Inability to walk unassisted for 12 continuous minutes * Cognitive impairment * Falls in the prior 12 months * Orthopedic concerns, which might limit force production * Metal implants * Medicine that can trigger side effects with TMS
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Egas Moniz School of Health & Science
RECRUITINGMonte de Caparica, Almada, 2829 - 511, Portugal
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